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Simulation Driven Virtual RealityLacey DuckworthAugust 20,2010DissertationA Framework for Large Scale Virtual SimulationDr. Andrew Strelzoff, ChairDr. Tulio Sulbaran , Co-ChairDr. Ray SeyfarthDr. Nan WangDr. Chaoyang Zhang8/18/2010 10:56 AM 2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

1AgendaIntroduction (slide 1 hi Im Lacey), (Slide 2-4 this is what Im working on) Problem Statement and Objective (slide 5) Game Plan (informal build generalized problem decomposition strategy by examination of case studies) Methodology Objctive 1 trial with Purdue Objective 2 test of generalizable with HAL Case Study with Purdue University + video Generalizing Results for a Reusable and Extendible Communication Protocol- extension of traditional client/server Test Case with Cal Poly University Impact and Relevance to USACEQuestions

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2Problem and ObjectiveProblemA robust and reusable communication method does not exist to connect external simulation languages with a compelling and accessible client-server Virtual Reality Environments.ObjectiveDevelop a robust and scalable communication method that connects external simulation languages with client-server Virtual Reality Environments

Reason for selecting TopicWhile simulations are currently available in CVRES, the calculations required to execute these simulations bog down the system.A lot of server time is spent updating the actual environment itselfImplementing simulations using existing methods does not allow for quick changes

Reason for Selecting Topic

Case Study with Purdue UniversityPartnershipDr. Randy RappAssociate Professor, Purdue UniversityDisaster Restoration and Reconstruction Management, concentrationEx-military commander US-ACEApplicationSimulate the phases of construction project excavation while allowing the students to make the selections and give feedback in response to their actions

Case Study with Purdue UniversityTask: A simulator for training individuals how to properly excavate a construction site.Goal:Present the individual with questions relating to the sequential process of excavating a construction site and show them the how their answer effects the construction site.

Case Study with Purdue UniversityDr. Rapp provided specifications necessary to execute the excavation training simulator, three project bid plans, and three soil types.Task: A simulator for training individuals how to properly excavate a construction site.Goal:Present the individual with questions relating to the sequential process of excavating a construction site and show them the how their answer effects the construction site.

Case Study with Purdue UniversityProcess:Students are presented with a bid plan and soil type then asked the following questions:What is the soil type described?What type of slope should be used?What is the volume of soil to be excavated?If all the questions are answered correctly, the construction site is excavated.If all the questions are answered incorrectly, the construction site is excavated improperly.

Case Study with Purdue UniversityImplementation TasksDeveloped Project Flow ChartedPreliminary DesignImplementation of the projectProject Testing

Case Study with Purdue University

Case Study with Purdue University

Case Study with Purdue University

Case Study with Purdue University

Case Study with Purdue University

Derived Communication Protocol

Derived Communication Protocol

Derived Communication ProtocolThis design allows for states to be manipulated or added in an easier fashion

Test Case with Cal PolyPartnershipHalCal Poly TechCOINSAn abstract project bid training simulatorAll information is abstract with no visual results or intermediate information except raw data.

Test Case with Cal PolyGame RulesPlayers bid on a project by selecting what method of completing the task they feel is best.Their bids are totally based on the CEU of the project.A project costing x CEUs correlates to one appropriate methodThe user does not know if their selection is correct until the bid period is over

Test Case with Cal PolyProject GoalDevelop a simulator to show the user what their selection of method will give them in the field.

Project RequirementRequires connecting to the COINS database and listening for a selection of method.When a method is selected a simulation is displayed so the user can see what their selection will yield before they actually make the bid .Questions ?22