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

Gaming, Modeling and Gaming, Modeling and SimulationSimulation

Wayne SummersWayne Summers

TSYS Dept. of Computer ScienceTSYS Dept. of Computer Science

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WelcomeWelcome

DefinitionsDefinitions

HistoryHistory

ExamplesExamples

Games, Modeling and Games, Modeling and Simulation and CSUSimulation and CSU

FutureFuture

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SimulationSimulationUse of a computer-generated system to Use of a computer-generated system to represent the dynamic responses and represent the dynamic responses and behaviour of a real or proposed system.behaviour of a real or proposed system.Computer simulations are used to study Computer simulations are used to study the behaviour of objects or systems that the behaviour of objects or systems that cannot be easily or safely tested in real cannot be easily or safely tested in real life, such as weather patterns or a nuclear life, such as weather patterns or a nuclear blast.blast.

Britannica Concise DictionaryBritannica Concise Dictionary. 2008.. 2008.

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ModelingModeling

process of generating a process of generating a model as a conceptual model as a conceptual representation of some representation of some phenomenon phenomenon

Typically a model will refer Typically a model will refer only to some aspects of the only to some aspects of the phenomenon in questionphenomenon in question

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Model vs. Simulation

model (for some desired aspect of reality) model (for some desired aspect of reality) can serve as the basis for can serve as the basis for simulation

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GamingGaming

the playing of games that simulate actual the playing of games that simulate actual conditions (as of business or war) conditions (as of business or war) especially for training or testing purposesespecially for training or testing purposes

Merriam-Webster Online DictionaryMerriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2008.. 2008.

““Simulations for entertainment”Simulations for entertainment”

Why use simulations?Why use simulations?

CostCost

RepeatableRepeatable

Difficult to duplicateDifficult to duplicate

Easy to modify (parameters)Easy to modify (parameters)

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HistoryHistory

Strategy Games date back Strategy Games date back 2500 years (Go)2500 years (Go)

Computer Simulations date Computer Simulations date back to WWII – Manhattan back to WWII – Manhattan ProjectProject

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Types of SimulationsTypes of Simulationslive traininglive training - real people - real people operating real systemsoperating real systems

virtual trainingvirtual training - real people - real people operating simulated systemsoperating simulated systems

constructive simulationconstructive simulation - - simulated people using simulated people using simulated systems, all simulated systems, all simulated by real people.simulated by real people.

ExamplesExamples

EducationEducation

EnvironmentEnvironment

Computer ScienceComputer Science

BusinessBusiness

MedicineMedicine

MilitaryMilitary

EntertainmentEntertainment

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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: EducationEducation

Great for engaging studentsGreat for engaging students

Limits of GrowthLimits of Growth

PlatoPlato

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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: EducationEducation

Great for engaging studentsGreat for engaging students

Western Civilization/World History Simulations

3D Ancient Buildings and Architecture– http://www.3dancientwonders.com/

Mindstorms Autofabrik - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ3AcPEPbH0

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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: EnvironmentEnvironment

Microsimulation Of Road Traffic

Caltech's Near Real Time Simulation Of Southern California Seismic Events

Synthetic Environment Application Lab (Sea Synthetic Environment Application Lab (Sea Lab) Lab)

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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: Computer ScienceComputer Science

Computer ScienceComputer Science– Computer Networking and SecurityComputer Networking and Security

OPNETOPNET

– Circuitry Circuitry MultiSim / SPICEMultiSim / SPICE

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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: BusinessBusiness

Scenario vs. numeric Scenario vs. numeric simulationssimulations

strategic thinkingstrategic thinking

financial analysisfinancial analysis

market analysismarket analysis

operationsoperations

teamwork and leadershipteamwork and leadership

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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: MedicineMedicine

1.1. Physical SimulatorsPhysical Simulators

2.2. Human Manipulated Physical SimulatorsHuman Manipulated Physical Simulators

3.3. Virtual SimulatorsVirtual Simulators

4.4. Virtual Environment SimulatorsVirtual Environment Simulators

Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: MilitaryMilitary

simulations in which theories of warfare simulations in which theories of warfare can be tested and refined without the need can be tested and refined without the need for actual hostilities (war games).for actual hostilities (war games).

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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: MilitaryMilitary

Ft Benning Battle LabFt Benning Battle Lab

Santa Clara, CA Simulation LabSanta Clara, CA Simulation Lab– Hybrid Electric Drive systems for future Hybrid Electric Drive systems for future

vehiclesvehicles– unmanned ground combat vehicle simulationunmanned ground combat vehicle simulation

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Examples of Simulations: Examples of Simulations: EntertainmentEntertainment

Simulated WorldsSimulated Worlds

Virtual WorldsVirtual Worlds

Simulations say ... Red Sox will be champions

SimCity

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SimsSims

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Second LifeSecond Life

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Kaneva (website)Kaneva (website)

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World of Warcraft World of Warcraft (10 million users)(10 million users)

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Games, Modeling & Simulation Games, Modeling & Simulation at Columbus State Universityat Columbus State UniversityB.S. Computer Science (Games Track)B.S. Computer Science (Games Track)

ICAPP STEADI Grant to develop a graduate ICAPP STEADI Grant to develop a graduate course in Simulation and Modelingcourse in Simulation and Modeling

DoL Grant to develop a S&M programDoL Grant to develop a S&M program

ICAPP STEADIE Grant -> Certificate Prog.ICAPP STEADIE Grant -> Certificate Prog.

ICAPP Advantage Grant Proposal ->ICAPP Advantage Grant Proposal ->– Simulation and Modeling Center(?)Simulation and Modeling Center(?)

Other Simulation and Modeling ActivitiesOther Simulation and Modeling Activities– CoE – Counseling live simulationsCoE – Counseling live simulations

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Future of GSMFuture of GSMMore Virtual EnvironmentsMore Virtual Environments– Science Learning Opportunities in Second Science Learning Opportunities in Second

LifeLife

Better User InterfacesBetter User Interfaces– Multitouch interfacesMultitouch interfaces– Haptic - science of applying touch (tactile) Haptic - science of applying touch (tactile)

sensation and control to interaction with sensation and control to interaction with computer applicationscomputer applications

More Powerful Computers and other More Powerful Computers and other ResourcesResources

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Questions?Questions?

ContactsContacts

Wayne Summers / Rodrigo ObandoWayne Summers / Rodrigo Obando

TSYS Department of Computer ScienceTSYS Department of Computer Science

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(706) 568-2410(706) 568-2410

summers_wayne@colstate.edusummers_wayne@colstate.edu

obando_rodrigo@colstate.eduobando_rodrigo@colstate.edu