Date of Award

Summer 1999

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Program/Concentration

Electrical Engineering

Committee Director

Lee A. Belfore II

Committee Member

Stephen A. Zahorian

Committee Member

Roland R. Mielke

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.E55 V476

Abstract

The thesis presents the development of a new and novel three-dimensional simulation tool over the WWW using Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML). VRML is a 3D analog to HTML and serves as a simple, multiplatform language for publishing 3D Web pages. In general, most people use VRML for developing three-dimensional models or worlds that provide little or no interaction for the users. This tool combines interaction and dynamic object creation. A thorough study of VRML is done to explore the features of VRML that could be combined to develop methodologies for creation of dynamic and interactive 3D objects over the WWW. These methodologies are used to develop an urban simulation tool. This tool allows the users to plan and build their own cities interactively. The users can draw plot lines, add buildings, parking lots, road ways, trees, berms, hedges as well as lamp posts. Then it also allows them to view the scene from various viewpoints. In addition, it also provides the users a fly through tour (bird's eye view) through the city they planned and constructed.

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DOI

10.25777/ayad-bk43

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