Earth and planetary system science game engine

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Publication Type  Book Article
Year of Publication  2006
Authors  Kuester, F.; Brown-Simmons, G.; Knox, C.; Yamaoka, S.
Secondary/CollectionTitle  Technologies for E-Learning and Digital Entertainment, Proceedings
Publisher  Springer-Verlag Berlin
Place Published  Berlin
Pagination  529-540
ISBN Number  0302-9743
Accession Number  ISI:000238089300060
Key Words  MOTION; MODEL
Abstract  

The widespread use of on-line computer games makes this medium a valuable vehicle for information sharing, while scalability facilitates global collaboration between players in the game space. Came engines generally provide an intuitive interface allowing attention to be shifted to the understanding of scientific elements rather than hiding them between a wealth of menus and other counterintuitive user interfaces. These strengths are applied towards promoting the understanding of planetary systems and climate change. Unconventional interaction and visualization techniques are introduced as a method to experience geophysical environments. Players are provided with dynamic visualization assets, which enable them to discover, interrogate and correlate scientific data in the game space. The spirit of exploration is to give players the impetus to conceptualize how complex Earth and planetary systems work, understand their intrinsic beauty and the impact of humans, while providing a sense of responsibility for those systems.

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