Enabling smooth and scalable dynamic 3d visualization of discrete-event construction simulations in outdoor augmented reality

Authors:
Amir H. Behzadan;Vineet R. Kamat
Affiliations:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, M.I.;University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, M.I.
Venue:
Proceedings of the 39th conference on Winter simulation: 40 years! The best is yet to come
Year:
2007

Citing 2
Cited 1

General-purpose modular hardware and software framework for mobile outdoor augmented reality applications in engineering

Advanced Engineering Informatics
GPS and 3DOF tracking for georeferenced registration of construction graphics in outdoor augmented reality

EG-ICE'06 Proceedings of the 13th international conference on Intelligent Computing in Engineering and Architecture

An integrated data collection and analysis framework for remote monitoring and planning of construction operations

Advanced Engineering Informatics

Quantified Score

Hi-index	0.00

Visualization

Abstract

Visualization is a powerful method for verifying, validating, and communicating the results of a simulated model. Lack of visual understanding about a simulated model is one of the major reasons inhibiting contractors and engineers from using results obtained from discrete-event simulation to plan and design their construction processes and commit real resources on the job site. The fast emerging information technology makes the use of modern visualization applications more appealing to engineers and scientists in different domains. This paper presents the design and implementation of an Augmented Reality (AR) visualization application together with an authoring language that allows the creation of outdoor AR animated scenes of simulated operations while featuring complete user involvement and interaction. The application is based on the concept of scene graphs. It also uses a unique general purpose data transmission method to communicate with hardware components of the system.