P-18M RADAR VR TRAINING SIMULATOR

Immersive virtual reality training simulator for operating and studying the P-18M early warning radar system.

Unreal Engine 5 | OpenXR | Technical Art | VR Development | Optimization

Overview

Interactive VR training simulator focused on operating and studying the P-18M radar system. Developed in Unreal Engine for standalone VR platforms, the project combines technical simulation, immersive interaction, and large-scale environmental design to recreate real-world radar operation workflows.

My Role

Lead VR Developer / Technical Artist / Environment Designer

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VR gameplay and interaction systems development
Radar simulation and target tracking implementation
Environment creation and world building
UI/UX design for training workflows
Technical art and performance optimization
Blueprint architecture and gameplay systems
Standalone VR deployment and testing

Tools & Tech

Unreal Engine 5
Blueprint Development
OpenXR
VR Templates
UMG UI Framework
Niagara VFX
Landscape & Foliage Tools
Material Instances
Performance Profiling
Android / Meta Quest Optimization

RADAR SYSTEM

The radar system serves as the core element of the simulator. Users can observe radar sweeps, track aerial targets, and study how objects are represented within the radar interface. The system was designed to visually communicate radar principles while remaining intuitive for training purposes.

OPERATOR WORKFLOW

The simulator recreates the workflow of a radar operator through interactive control panels, guided procedures, and real-time system feedback. Users interact directly with equipment and follow operational sequences similar to those used in real-world training scenarios.

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN

A large-scale military deployment environment was created to support immersion and contextual learning. Terrain, vegetation, atmospheric effects, and equipment placement were carefully designed to create a believable operational setting while maintaining visual clarity in VR.

VR INTERACTION

Every major component of the station can be explored and interacted with through natural VR controls. The interaction system focuses on usability, allowing users to operate equipment, activate controls, and complete training tasks with intuitive hand-based interactions.

TECHNICAL ART & OPTIMIZATION

Since the project targets standalone VR hardware, significant effort was dedicated to optimization. Materials, lighting, environment assets, and rendering systems were carefully optimized to achieve stable performance while preserving visual quality and immersion.

UNREAL ENGINE DEVELOPMENT

The project was developed using Unreal Engine 5 and a Blueprint-driven architecture. Multiple gameplay and simulation systems were created, including radar visualization, training progression, interaction frameworks, user interfaces, and performance-focused VR systems.

RESULT

The final application delivers a complete VR training experience that allows users to explore, understand, and operate the P-18M radar system through practical interaction in a fully immersive virtual environment.

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