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Greater Toronto Airport Authority

VDI, under contract to GTAA (Greater Toronto Airports Authority), took engineering data of a new road system and parking garage, and turned it into a real-time drive-through simulation.

Using a video game engine, the team was able to successfully model and texture all required architecture. The final outcome was a simulation that allowed someone to drive in and around Pearson's not yet constructed 11,000 spot parking garage.

An example of the importance of this type of project could be seen during production meetings with the GTAA. During one meeting, a person on the signage committee noticed that there weren't enough road signs indicating how to reach the parking garage. Thanks to this project, they were able to make the necessary adjustments before construction actually began, saving both time and money.

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