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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
Prof. Richard M. Levy, PhDFaculty of Environmental Design
[email protected]/~rmlevy
www.Phimia.ca
Prof. Peter Dawson, PhDDepartment of [email protected]
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
Introduction• In this project, Dr. Levy, in collaboration with Dr. Dawson, will
make use of 3D computer visualization technology to create virtual world aimed at aiding students’ understanding of the complexity of artifacts and sites of the past. The use of 3D computer technology has some distinctive advantages over traditional 2D rendering techniques.
• Hypothesis Testing - Computer models can be updated to reflect novel interpretations from existing archaeological data. In addition, these models can be updated, as new data is uncovered.
• Multiple viewpoints - A single model can be used to generate views of an object from a multiplicity of viewpoints. Using a variety of rending techniques, objects can also be shown as wireframes, shaded and photorealism renderings.
• Multimedia– Once a computer model is created it can be used as the basis for generating a variety of multimedia products including images, animations, QTVR movies, and virtual worlds.
• Distribution – Virtual worlds and multimedia products can be distributed over the web to students anywhere in the world. In developing products for Internet delivery, media can be accommodated by both modem and high-speed cable.
• Under this proposal Inuit and Thule culture would be explored within the context of a virtual world. These virtual reconstructions based on archaeological site investigations and would enable the audience to explore these arctic cultures from the past.
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
Deblicquy Site #4Deblicquy Site #4
• Research Teaching and Virtual Worlds• Virtual Testing• Education • Public access and virtual worlds
• Research Teaching and Virtual Worlds• Virtual Testing• Education • Public access and virtual worlds
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
HOUSE 4 - DEBLICQUY SITE (QiLe-1)
Deblicquy Site #4Deblicquy Site #4
HOUSE 8 - DEBLICQUY SITE (QiLe-1)
Deblicquy Site #8Deblicquy Site #8
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
Deblicquy Site #4Deblicquy Site #4 Deblicquy Site #8Deblicquy Site #8
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
Mandibles based on actual site sizes
Trial 5: Arching Mandible: Case 2Trial 5: Arching Mandible: Case 2
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
Construction: Frame, Skin and SodConstruction: Frame, Skin and Sod
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
SpringSpring
WinterWinter
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
I Centre CAVE University of CalgaryI Centre CAVE University of Calgary
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Building Learning Objects• Learning Objective
• Calculation of Resultant Forces on Structural Members
• Issues influencing stability • Coefficeint of Friction• Mass • Geometry• Constraints
• Building Learning Objects• Learning Objective
• Calculation of Resultant Forces on Structural Members
• Issues influencing stability • Coefficeint of Friction• Mass • Geometry• Constraints
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Lighting Characteristics• House 8
• Lighting Characteristics• House 8
Deflection Deflection
This study demonstrates the need to understand the sensory ecology of past landscapes and buildings, and the different ratios of sensation that agents may have acquired by interacting with these environments.
Simulating The Behavior Of Light Inside Arctic Dwellings: Implications for Assessing The Role of Visual Perception in Task Performance.
World Archaeology 2006
This study demonstrates the need to understand the sensory ecology of past landscapes and buildings, and the different ratios of sensation that agents may have acquired by interacting with these environments.
Simulating The Behavior Of Light Inside Arctic Dwellings: Implications for Assessing The Role of Visual Perception in Task Performance.
World Archaeology 2006
•Lighting Studies•Lighting Studies
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Lighting Characteristics• House 8
• Lighting Characteristics• House 8
Deflection Deflection
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Kayak• Object Library: Kayak
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Adz• Object Library: Adz
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Knife for cutting blubber• Object Library: Knife for cutting blubber
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Comb• Object Library: Comb
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Whale Oil Lamp• Object Library: Whale Oil Lamp
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Lebret• Object Library: Lebret
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Ulu For cutting and scraping skin
• Object Library: Ulu For cutting and scraping skin
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Needle case • Object Library: Needle case
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Scraper (hides)• Object Library: Scraper (hides)
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Snow knife• Object Library: Snow knife
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Wedge• Object Library: Wedge
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Object Library: Digging tool (earth)• Object Library: Digging tool (earth)
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Virtual Worlds: Exploring the Arctic
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
Prof. Richard M. Levy, PhDFaculty of Environmental Design
[email protected]/~rmlevy
www.Phimia.ca
Prof. Peter Dawson, PhDDepartment of [email protected]