Using the Virtual Reality Markup Language (VRML) to Understand the U.S. Army's Simulation and Training Domain
Abstract
Knowlcdge gained via the technology explosion continues to grow at an exponential rate. The size of all knowledge bases will become larger and more difficult to design. The Functional Description of the Battlespace (FDB) is the Army domain modeled for use in simulation development, Warfighter's Simulation 2000. The database that must be designed to describe everything that the Army does is going to be very large. Military unit descriptions, mission models, task process descriptions and other models reside within a large warehouse of data, models, algorithms, information and knowledge. FDB users currently navigate on two-dimensional screens that use standard hypertext markup languages. In order to lead the FDB user in a more efficient and effective manner, a three-dimensional mapping and visualization of the FDB contents are sought. The gain will be increased understanding of the FDB knowledge warehouse. Using the virtual reality markup language (VRML), a virtual map and guide of the FDB will teach the abstract concepts inherent in complex domain modeling.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010613
Entities
People
- George F. Stone Iii