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

Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 2 AGENDA WelcomeDefinitionsHistoryExamples Games, Modeling and Simulation and CSU Future

Aug, 27, 2008 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

Aug, 27, 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 answers.com 2008.

Aug, 27, 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 simulation

Aug, 27, 2008 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 “Simulations for entertainment”

Why use simulations? CostRepeatable Difficult to duplicate Easy to modify (parameters) Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 7

Aug, 27, 2008 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

Aug, 27, 2008 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.

Examples EducationEnvironment Computer Science BusinessMedicineMilitaryEntertainment Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 10

Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 11 Examples of Simulations: Education Great for engaging students Limits of Growth Plato

Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 12 Examples of Simulations: Education Great for engaging students Western Civilization/World History Simulations Western Civilization/World History Simulations 3D Ancient Buildings and Architecture 3D Ancient Buildings and Architecture – Mindstorms Autofabrik - PEPbH0 PEPbH0

Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 13 Examples of Simulations: Environment Microsimulation Of Road Traffic Microsimulation Of Road Traffic Caltech's Near Real Time Simulation Of Southern California Seismic Events Caltech's Near Real Time Simulation Of Southern California Seismic Events Synthetic Environment Application Lab (Sea Lab) Synthetic Environment Application Lab (Sea Lab)

Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 14 Examples of Simulations: Computer Science Computer Science –Computer Networking and Security OPNET –Circuitry MultiSim / SPICE MultiSim / SPICE

Aug, 27, 2008 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

Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 16 Examples of Simulations: Medicine 1. Physical Simulators 2. Human Manipulated Physical Simulators 3. Virtual Simulators 4. Virtual Environment Simulators

Examples of Simulations: Military simulations in which theories of warfare can be tested and refined without the need for actual hostilities (war games). Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 17

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 Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 18

Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 19 Examples of Simulations: Entertainment Simulated Worlds Virtual Worlds Simulations say... Red Sox will be champions Simulations say... Red Sox will be champions

SimCity Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 20

Sims Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 21

Second Life Second Life Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 22

KanevaKaneva (website) website Kanevawebsite Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 23

World of Warcraft World of Warcraft (10 million users) World of Warcraft Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 24

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 Counseling live simulationsCounseling live simulations Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 25

Future of GSM More Virtual Environments –Science Learning Opportunities in Second Life Science Learning Opportunities in Second LifeScience 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 Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 26

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Aug, 27, 2008 Gaming, Modeling, and Simulation Symposium Columbus State University 28 Questions?

Contacts Wayne Summers / Rodrigo Obando TSYS Department of Computer Science Columbus State University (706)