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DTIC Virtual Worlds Overview
The document outlines the potential and applications of virtual worlds for organizations, particularly within military contexts, highlighting the advantages of simulation and training environments. Various examples, such as the Air Force's recruitment initiatives and Northrop Grumman's implementations, illustrate how virtual worlds can enhance training and outreach. It also encourages DTIC stakeholders to explore and engage with these technologies through initiatives and solutions presented in the document.
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DTIC Virtual Worlds Overview
- 1. Virtual Worlds OverviewDTICPresentationEric Hackathorn5/24/2010
- 2. What are virtualworlds?… and creating scalable branded experiences.Taking flagship organizational assets…
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- 4. OpenSimAn Open SourceVirtual World Alternative
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- 8. Why should DTICcare?
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- 10. DTIC StakeholdersHelen Q.Sherman, 2008 DTIC Registered Users
- 11. Army RecruitmentOne ofthe ten most popular PC action games played online
- 12. Virtual recruitment centerprovides interaction with combat veterans
- 13. In-world training basedoff of Army standards
- 14. Effort augmented bySecond Life islands
- 15. Information hub andproviding other outreach activitiesNorthrop Grumman“It didn’t take long to identify a myriad of effective uses that could either save corporate monies or generate them. We found a way that this could benefit every single NGC employee”--Matt Furman, Project Lead, Northrop GrummanThirteen regions in Second Life named after submarine classes
- 16. Visitor center withinformation on all the divisions
- 17. Virtual attack centerto simulate various combat situations
- 18. Sonar data visualizationsNavalUndersea Warfare Center
- 19. Every new cadetwould be issued an avatar
- 20. Avatar follows cadetthroughout their career
- 21. Airmen can attendvirtual training and receive credit
- 22. Recruitment information andoutreachAir Force MyBase Program
- 23. “MiLands” or MilitaryIslandsA growing joint military virtual continent
- 24. Family counseling, simulation,prototype testing, and training
- 25. Starting virtual jointmilitary exercisesHow can DTIC get involved?
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- 36. DTIC Use CasesProcurementdesign contests (DefenseSolutions.gov)“Ask a Librarian”Advancements to search capabilities (DTIC Online)Data visualizationDocument management processCollaborative design & developmentScience fairsIntegrated customer interfaceLearning & developmentMeetings & conferencesRemote facility managementRecruiting & onboarding
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- 38. Imagine a vastvirtual work area….
Editor's Notes
- #3 What are virtual worlds?A new online development platform born out of the video game industry.A massively multiplayer online environment where users can interact with our science and each other through avatars. An electronic representation of ones self.For today’s presentation I’m going to let my avatar do the talking. So sit back, relax, and enjoy.
- #12 U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command SL islands opened in January 2009
- #13 32 billion dollar global security company with 120,000 employeesSimulation, training, and prototypingBuilt a combat information center (CIC) in SL inside a scale virtual replica of the USS Blue RidgeCreates a memory of the environment even if you haven’t visitedVirtual Bomb Disposal Units – prohibitive cost and dangerAs of Q3 2009 150+ employees were regularly meeting there
- #14 underwater mine removalPrototypes of not-yet-available technology for design iteratiovirtual sail boat can be made to behave as a real sail boatremoves many of the inherent risks and dangers associated with the physical world
- #15 Offering virtual-based training could offset the cost of travel to training sites around the world which often includes lodging and other expenses.
- #16 Coalition Island is a nexus of United States armed forces activity and collaboration taking place in Second Life (collectively called "Military Lands" or "MiLands"). The continent currently contains 20 regions with 10 more regions planned for the near future. Opened in 2009
- #18 Also talk about MilandsWait and see about vGov24 submissions to the RFP
- #23 Based on Croquet, then Qwaq
- #36 Led by US Army Research