Base Object Model Multi-Resolution Terrain Representations

With the advent and implementation of faster computers and peripherals in simulations came the realization that models must have varying degrees of complexity depending on their use within a specific simulation. Terrain representations, for instance, have many physical models which include mobility, thermal, seismic, buildings, flooding and acoustic to name a few. Depending on the application of the model, different fidelities are necessary. With increased demands and diversity in simulation models comes an opportunity to provide methods to store and distribute models at various resolutions with specific attribution and specified formats; to provide methods for the incorporation of multi-resolution models into dynamic simulations; and, to provide methods to link real-time data, live and constructive entities and simulations together through a collaborative capability/mechanism. SimVentions recognizes the opportunity exists with the use of Base Object Models. SimVentions proposes research into methodologies, processes, tools, and algorithms needed to produce and/or represent these multi-resolution models. SimVentions will also research concepts for interfacing and interoperating between simulation, architectures, frameworks and collaborative / enterprise environments that will support informational flow, communications, situational awareness, weapons and survivability and that will integrate with new systems such as FCS and MATREX for sharing multi-resolution models in a collaborative way