UrbanSim-Counterinsurgency Computer Training Game [interview], Episode 57 of the Armed with Science Series (Podcast)

Abstract

The U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command, and the University of Southern California (USC) Institute for Creative Technologies, are collaborating to develop UrbanSim, a computer game that helps the military train for urban environments such as those encountered in some areas of Iraq and Afghanistan. USC Professor Dr. Andrew Gordon joined the program to talk about the game's story-driven elements and the integration of real-world and nonfictional stories.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 03, 2010
Accession Number
ADA541093

Entities

People

  • Andrew Gordon
  • John Ohab

Organizations

  • Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Afghanistan
  • California
  • Computers
  • Counterinsurgency
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Information Operations
  • Military Research
  • Standards
  • Training
  • Universities
  • Video Games

Readers

  • Game Theory.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Research Science/Academic Research