Gaming, Modeling and Simulation

1. Gaming, Modeling and Simulation Wayne Summers TSYS Dept. of Computer Science Columbus State University

2. AGENDA • Welcome • Definitions • History • Examples • Games, Modeling and Simulation and CSU • Future Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

3. Simulation • Use of a computer-generated system to represent the dynamic responses and behaviour of a real or proposed system. • Computer simulations are used to study the behaviour of objects or systems that cannot be easily or safely tested in real life, such as weather patterns or a nuclear blast. Britannica Concise Dictionary. 2008. Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

4. Modeling • process of generating a model as a conceptual representation of some phenomenon • Typically a model will refer only to some aspects of the phenomenon in question answers.com 2008. Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

5. Model vs. Simulation • model (for some desired aspect of reality) can serve as the basis for simulation Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

6. Gaming • the playing of games that simulate actual conditions (as of business or war) especially for training or testing purposes Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2008. • “Simulations for entertainment” Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

7. Why use simulations? • Cost • Repeatable • Difficult to duplicate • Easy to modify (parameters) Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

8. History • Strategy Games date back 2500 years (Go) • Computer Simulations date back to WWII – Manhattan Project Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

9. Types of Simulations • live training - real people operating real systems • virtual training - real people operating simulated systems • constructive simulation - simulated people using simulated systems, all simulated by real people. Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

10. Examples • Education • Environment • Computer Science • Business • Medicine • Military • Entertainment Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

11. Examples of Simulations: Education Great for engaging students • Limits of Growth • Plato Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

12. Examples of Simulations: Education Great for engaging students • Western Civilization/World History Simulations • 3D Ancient Buildings and Architecture • http://www.3dancientwonders.com/ • MindstormsAutofabrik - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ3AcPEPbH0 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

13. Examples of Simulations: Environment • Microsimulation Of Road Traffic • Caltech's Near Real Time Simulation Of Southern California Seismic Events • Synthetic Environment Application Lab (Sea Lab) Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

14. Examples of Simulations: Computer Science • Computer Science • Computer Networking and Security • OPNET • Circuitry • MultiSim / SPICE Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

15. Examples of Simulations: Business Scenario vs. numeric simulations • strategic thinking • financial analysis • market analysis • operations • teamwork and leadership Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

16. Examples of Simulations: Medicine • Physical Simulators • Human Manipulated Physical Simulators • Virtual Simulators • Virtual Environment Simulators Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

17. Examples of Simulations: Military • simulations in which theories of warfare can be tested and refined without the need for actual hostilities (war games). Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

18. Examples of Simulations: Military • Ft Benning Battle Lab • Santa Clara, CA Simulation Lab • Hybrid Electric Drive systems for future vehicles • unmanned ground combat vehicle simulation Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

19. Examples of Simulations: Entertainment • Simulated Worlds • Virtual Worlds • Simulations say ... Red Sox will be champions Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

20. SimCity Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

21. Sims Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

22. Second Life Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

23. Kaneva (website) Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

24. World of Warcraft(10 million users) Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

25. Games, Modeling & Simulation at Columbus State University • B.S. Computer Science (Games Track) • ICAPP STEADI Grant to develop a graduate course in Simulation and Modeling • DoL Grant to develop a S&M program • ICAPP STEADIE Grant -> Certificate Prog. • ICAPP Advantage Grant Proposal -> • Simulation and Modeling Center(?) • Other Simulation and Modeling Activities • CoE – Counseling live simulations Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

26. Future of GSM • More Virtual Environments • Science Learning Opportunities in Second Life • Better User Interfaces • Multitouch interfaces • Haptic - science of applying touch (tactile) sensation and control to interaction with computer applications • More Powerful Computers and other Resources Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

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28. Questions? Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University

29. Contacts Wayne Summers / Rodrigo Obando TSYS Department of Computer Science Columbus State University (706) 568-2410 summers_wayne@colstate.edu obando_rodrigo@colstate.edu