Modeling and Simulation: Linking Entertainment and Defense

National Research Council; Computer Science and Telecommunications Board; Committee on Modeling and Simulation: Opportunities for Collaboration Between the Defense and Entertainment Research Communities

ISBN 10: 0309058422 / ISBN 13: 9780309058421

Published by National Academies Press., Washington, D.C., 1997

About this Item

Softcover 1997 edition. Text and covers in near fine condition. Binding firm. Pages unmarked and clean. (181 pages).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modeling and Simulation: Linking Entertainment and Defense
• Publisher: National Academies Press., Washington, D.C.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309058422
• ISBN 13: 9780309058421
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Computer

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Synopsis

The entertainment industry and the U.S. Department of Defense―though differing widely in their motivations, objectives, and cultures―share a common, growing interest in modeling and simulation. In entertainment, modeling and simulation technologies drive multi-billion dollar markets in video games, virtual reality attractions and theme parks, and film. In DOD, modeling and simulation provides a cost-effective means of training troops, developing doctrine and tactics, and evaluating new and upgraded systems. Modeling and Simulation explores both entertainment and military applications of modeling and simulation technology and examines ways in which the two communities can better leverage each others capabilities to strengthen the overall technology base. It identifies common research challenges in immersive synthetic environments, networked simulation, and computer-generated characters, as well as the hardware and software tools needed to create simulated environments. The book also discusses the differences in the business models of the entertainment and defense communities and addresses the need for continued support of multidisciplinary educational and research initiatives in modeling and simulation.

Table of Contents

• FRONT MATTER
• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• 1 INTRODUCTION
• 2 SETTING A COMMON RESEARCH AGENDA
• 3 SETTING THE PROCESS IN MOTION
• APPENDIXES
• A WORKSHOP AGENDA
• B WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
• C BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
• D POSITION PAPERS

About the Author

Committee on Modeling and Simulation: Opportunities for Collaboration Between the Defense and Entertainment Research Communities, Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, National Research Council