A new generation of daylight computer image generation (CIG) equipment, based on technology known as CT-5, employs some architectural concepts that depart substantially from previous practice. A broad range of simulation requirements can be met efficiently by simple, modular configurations of equipment. Some interesting characteristics of this architecture include modularity of resolution and capacity, graceful response to overloads, channel expansion with corresponding total capacity growth, and comprehensive treatment of image quality issues. This paper provides an overview of CT-5 technology and system characteristics relative to visual simulation tasks.