Hyper-NPSNET: A Virtual World with an Integrated 3D Hypertext

Abstract

This thesis proposes an extension to the NPSNET 3D virtual world prototype to provide an integrated 3D hypertext. This hypertext would be embedded into the virtual world, and would provide the capability for real-time or non-realtime reference, aspect-change within or around vehicles, direct navigation to a specified 3D location, and other features. Hypermedia such as video or graphic animations, with or without sound, in addition to text files will be accessible through the hypertext. The hypertext elements will be embedded into the virtual world by the use of icons or other symbols, which become visible if selected by the user. Foreseeable applications include hypernavigation, historical reference visualization, direct access to higher- level analysis functions, and contextual referencing for training applications. A prototype of Hyper-NPSNET is planned for initial review in June 1992.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 1992
Accession Number
ADA252726

Entities

People

  • John A. Daley

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Education
  • Electronic Mail
  • Geographic Regions
  • Navigation
  • Schools
  • Three Dimensional
  • Training
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States
  • Virtual Reality
  • Visualizations

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications