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Gaming, Modeling and Gaming, Modeling and SimulationSimulation
Wayne SummersWayne Summers
TSYS Dept. of Computer ScienceTSYS Dept. of Computer Science
Columbus State UniversityColumbus State University
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AGENDAAGENDA
WelcomeWelcome
DefinitionsDefinitions
HistoryHistory
ExamplesExamples
Games, Modeling and Games, Modeling and Simulation and CSUSimulation and CSU
FutureFuture
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SimulationSimulationUse of a computer-generated system to Use of a computer-generated system to represent the dynamic responses and represent the dynamic responses and behaviour of a real or proposed system.behaviour of a real or proposed system.Computer simulations are used to study Computer simulations are used to study the behaviour of objects or systems that the behaviour of objects or systems that cannot be easily or safely tested in real cannot be easily or safely tested in real life, such as weather patterns or a nuclear life, such as weather patterns or a nuclear blast.blast.
Britannica Concise DictionaryBritannica Concise Dictionary. 2008.. 2008.
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ModelingModeling
process of generating a process of generating a model as a conceptual model as a conceptual representation of some representation of some phenomenon phenomenon
Typically a model will refer Typically a model will refer only to some aspects of the only to some aspects of the phenomenon in questionphenomenon in question
answers.com answers.com 2008. 2008.
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Model vs. Simulation
model (for some desired aspect of reality) model (for some desired aspect of reality) can serve as the basis for can serve as the basis for simulation
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GamingGaming
the playing of games that simulate actual the playing of games that simulate actual conditions (as of business or war) conditions (as of business or war) especially for training or testing purposesespecially for training or testing purposes
Merriam-Webster Online DictionaryMerriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2008.. 2008.
““Simulations for entertainment”Simulations for entertainment”
Why use simulations?Why use simulations?
CostCost
RepeatableRepeatable
Difficult to duplicateDifficult to duplicate
Easy to modify (parameters)Easy to modify (parameters)
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HistoryHistory
Strategy Games date back Strategy Games date back 2500 years (Go)2500 years (Go)
Computer Simulations date Computer Simulations date back to WWII – Manhattan back to WWII – Manhattan ProjectProject
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Types of SimulationsTypes of Simulationslive traininglive training - real people - real people operating real systemsoperating real systems
virtual trainingvirtual training - real people - real people operating simulated systemsoperating simulated systems
constructive simulationconstructive simulation - - simulated people using simulated people using simulated systems, all simulated systems, all simulated by real people.simulated by real people.
ExamplesExamples
EducationEducation
EnvironmentEnvironment
Computer ScienceComputer Science
BusinessBusiness
MedicineMedicine
MilitaryMilitary
EntertainmentEntertainment
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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: EducationEducation
Great for engaging studentsGreat for engaging students
Limits of GrowthLimits of Growth
PlatoPlato
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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: EducationEducation
Great for engaging studentsGreat for engaging students
Western Civilization/World History Simulations
3D Ancient Buildings and Architecture– http://www.3dancientwonders.com/
Mindstorms Autofabrik - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ3AcPEPbH0
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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: EnvironmentEnvironment
Microsimulation Of Road Traffic
Caltech's Near Real Time Simulation Of Southern California Seismic Events
Synthetic Environment Application Lab (Sea Synthetic Environment Application Lab (Sea Lab) Lab)
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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: Computer ScienceComputer Science
Computer ScienceComputer Science– Computer Networking and SecurityComputer Networking and Security
OPNETOPNET
– Circuitry Circuitry MultiSim / SPICEMultiSim / SPICE
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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: BusinessBusiness
Scenario vs. numeric Scenario vs. numeric simulationssimulations
strategic thinkingstrategic thinking
financial analysisfinancial analysis
market analysismarket analysis
operationsoperations
teamwork and leadershipteamwork and leadership
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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: MedicineMedicine
1.1. Physical SimulatorsPhysical Simulators
2.2. Human Manipulated Physical SimulatorsHuman Manipulated Physical Simulators
3.3. Virtual SimulatorsVirtual Simulators
4.4. Virtual Environment SimulatorsVirtual Environment Simulators
Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: MilitaryMilitary
simulations in which theories of warfare simulations in which theories of warfare can be tested and refined without the need can be tested and refined without the need for actual hostilities (war games).for actual hostilities (war games).
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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: MilitaryMilitary
Ft Benning Battle LabFt Benning Battle Lab
Santa Clara, CA Simulation LabSanta Clara, CA Simulation Lab– Hybrid Electric Drive systems for future Hybrid Electric Drive systems for future
vehiclesvehicles– unmanned ground combat vehicle simulationunmanned ground combat vehicle simulation
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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: EntertainmentEntertainment
Simulated WorldsSimulated Worlds
Virtual WorldsVirtual Worlds
Simulations say ... Red Sox will be champions
SimCity
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SimsSims
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Second LifeSecond Life
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Kaneva (website)Kaneva (website)
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World of Warcraft World of Warcraft (10 million users)(10 million users)
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Games, Modeling & Simulation Games, Modeling & Simulation at Columbus State Universityat Columbus State UniversityB.S. Computer Science (Games Track)B.S. Computer Science (Games Track)
ICAPP STEADI Grant to develop a graduate ICAPP STEADI Grant to develop a graduate course in Simulation and Modelingcourse in Simulation and Modeling
DoL Grant to develop a S&M programDoL Grant to develop a S&M program
ICAPP STEADIE Grant -> Certificate Prog.ICAPP STEADIE Grant -> Certificate Prog.
ICAPP Advantage Grant Proposal ->ICAPP Advantage Grant Proposal ->– Simulation and Modeling Center(?)Simulation and Modeling Center(?)
Other Simulation and Modeling ActivitiesOther Simulation and Modeling Activities– CoE – Counseling live simulationsCoE – Counseling live simulations
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Future of GSMFuture of GSMMore Virtual EnvironmentsMore Virtual Environments– Science Learning Opportunities in Second Science Learning Opportunities in Second
LifeLife
Better User InterfacesBetter User Interfaces– Multitouch interfacesMultitouch interfaces– Haptic - science of applying touch (tactile) Haptic - science of applying touch (tactile)
sensation and control to interaction with sensation and control to interaction with computer applicationscomputer applications
More Powerful Computers and other More Powerful Computers and other ResourcesResources
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Questions?Questions?
ContactsContacts
Wayne Summers / Rodrigo ObandoWayne Summers / Rodrigo Obando
TSYS Department of Computer ScienceTSYS Department of Computer Science
Columbus State UniversityColumbus State University
(706) 568-2410(706) 568-2410