Real-time, Three-dimensional, Visualization Software for Current and Next Generation Consequence Assessment Models

A visualization package is proposed for the real time visualization of three-dimensional, time-varying hazards data generated by existing and next generation hazard and consequence assessment software. The Hazard Prediction Assessment Capability (HPAC) software will be used as a representative consequence assessment toolset, and the new visualization capability will be integrated in a manner applicable to other frameworks also in development. The visualization software will provide concurrent animations of time-varying data generated by Lagrangian and Eulerian transport models as well as related meteorological and Numerical Weather Prediction model data. Texture maps, terrain, foliage and cityscape models will also be displayed concurrently with the transport and dispersion related data, and the capability of generating commonly used movie file formats will be provided. Stereoscopic imaging of hazard plumes will be shown in Phase I and the feasibility of use of the coupled transport model/visualization package in advanced training simulators, such as The Force protection Operational Requirements Testbed (FORT) of AMRDEC, will be assessed. File-based integration will be demonstrated in Phase I, while Phase II will integrate the visualization in a real-time mode using an appropriate client/server framework, and/or direct integration within this framework for current and next generation hazards prediction models.