EXtensible Modeling and Simulation F XMSF Workshop 8/19-8/20/2002 Modeling simulation (M&s) group e, Monterey Cali Katherine Morse moderator Topic:Modeling and Simulation Chair: Katherine L. Morse, SAIC Suggestions for Discussion Point Papers Discuss the shared goal of br gia Tech, Rel iscuss compatibity with the Joint ll Architecture 6. Sanjeev Trika, Intel Corp Explore integration bf CAl sy Monterey, M&S Co ics, Ideas for XMSF ars, ake Summary of Agreement Near Term Issues f tone ensue tt to support the Is XML always ubed for data representation or is it better used for XML-based 3D standards, e.g. X3D, already work well and Compressed steaming tle formats Reduce ce rung to nd haptics L da10 Modeling & simulation (M&S) group Katherine Morse moderator XMSF Workshop 8/19-8/20/2002 MOVES Institute, Monterey California Topic: Modeling and Simulation Chair: Katherine L. Morse, SAIC EXtensible Modeling and Simulation Framework XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 57 Suggestions for Discussion • Discuss the shared goal of bringing working M&S applications matching real world problems into tactical use. • Discuss approaches for backwards compatibility to HLA/RTI and DIS technologies which don’t constrain emergence of new capabilities. Explore specific bridging approaches for HLA/RTI and DIS over web channels • Discuss compatibility with the Joint Technical Architecture (JTA), http://www-jta.itsi.disa.mil • Explore integration of C4I systems to augment joint common operational picture • Discuss approaches for playback capture • Identify technology availability: immediate, near-term (1-2 years), likely (3-5 years), problematic XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 58 Point Papers 1. Kalyan Perumalla, Georgia Tech, Relevance of XMSF 2. Andrzej Kapolka, NPS, HLA++ 3. Alan D. Hudson, Yumetech, The Xj3D 4. Paul Diefenbach, Openworlds, X3D Architecture & Extensions 5. Bowen Loftin, ODU VMASC, Two Aspects of Composability (for Mikel Petty) 6. Sanjeev Trika, Intel Corp 7. Simon Goerger, TRAC Monterey, M&S Considerations (for Dr. Niki Goerger) 8. Richard Puk, Intelligraphics, Ideas for XMSF XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 59 Summary of Agreements • Universal agreement on requirements and issues in original white paper • Extend current standards and address shortcomings • General consensus that XMSF has potential to support the needs of the broader M&S community • XML-based 3D standards, e.g. X3D, already work well and should be incorporated • Also work in progress on sound and haptics • Incorporate existing standards: • SCORM • SEDRIS • H-Anim • Meta data standards XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 60 Near Term Issues • What are performance and computation issues? • Scalability • Level of service for varying platforms • Graceful degradation • Is XML always used for data representation or is it better used for meta-data representation? • Compressed streaming file formats • Reduce cost of authoring and automatically converting to another format, e.g. XML to X3D • Conversion between data standards • Correlation of 2D and 3D models • Address branding, licensing, and security of data • Confidentiality and protection of data rights • Black boxing