diff --git a/demonstrations/AnnapolisUSNA/README.md b/demonstrations/AnnapolisUSNA/README.md index af90bed5d4dad2051f60ae1c871104f032f19dcc..6ee0c2277fd3c9a0d15c17718f0ea64260660072 100644 --- a/demonstrations/AnnapolisUSNA/README.md +++ b/demonstrations/AnnapolisUSNA/README.md @@ -1,16 +1,26 @@ # X3D Models of U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Campus -*Summary*. A high-fidelity model of the USNA campus was commissioned that distilled robot-collected scan data for publication as composable X3D graphics models. The overall project goal was to better understand and communicate implementation -Courses of Actions (COAs) that the installation might need in order to be more resilient for climate and coastal change. +## Overview -[](NSAA_USNA_3D_Viewer_Demonstration_Video_022522_v5.mp4) -<div align="center">[NSAA Annapolis, U.S. Naval Academy Military Installation Resilience Plan and 3DVE Pilot](NSAA_USNA_3D_Viewer_Demonstration_Video_022522_v5.mp4) ([screenshot](AnnapolisVersarSplashScreen2022.png))</div> -<br /> +<!-- +This effort produced an excellent 3D presentation of a Navy and Marine Corps installation. +This simple model of both natural and built environments can assist with improving the +pace of technical, geospatial-based collaboration, and decision support for installation planning. +--> + +A high-fidelity three-dimensional (3D) model of the USNA campus was commissioned and constructed in 2021. +Robot-collected scan data was distilled for publication as composable X3D graphics models. +The overall project goal was to better understand and communicate implementation +Courses of Actions (COAs) needed to be more resilient for climate and coastal change. Creating 3D models for 3D Virtual Environment (3DVE) technologies, tools, data and visualization supported development of a comprehensive [USNA Installation Resiliency Plan](https://www.usna.edu/NewsCenter/2023/04/USNA,_NSAA_RELEASE_INSTALLATION_RESILIENCY_PLAN.php) in 2022. The Extensible 3D (X3D) Graphics International Standard was used for interactive presentation of building, waterfront and sea-level models. Using Web standards ensures the greatest-possible archival interoperability. +[](NSAA_USNA_3D_Viewer_Demonstration_Video_022522_v5.mp4) +<div align="center">[NSAA Annapolis, U.S. Naval Academy Military Installation Resilience Plan and 3DVE Pilot](NSAA_USNA_3D_Viewer_Demonstration_Video_022522_v5.mp4) ([screenshot](AnnapolisVersarSplashScreen2022.png))</div> +<br /> + This work was supervised by Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA). Commercial contractors Versar, CEG, and a small dynamic team of partners provided results. Multiple stakeholders include USNA, NSAA, Naval Facilities Engineering Services Command (NAVFAC), and Commander of Naval Installation Command (CNIC). Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) provided technical expertise and tools for model validation. @@ -32,12 +42,6 @@ The Virginia Tech (VT) CUBE Walkthrough shows how the same unmodified X3D models <!-- https://savage.nps.edu/videos/Spiders3D/Annapolis_04_02_2021_.mp4 --> <!--[Virginia Tech CUBE Walkthrough presentation](VirtuWorlds_NSAA_USNA_Cube_Video_05022022.pptx) --> -## Overview - -This effort produced an excellent 3D presentation of a Navy and Marine Corps installation. This simple model of both natural and built environments in 3DVE will assist with improving the -pace of technical, geospatial-based collaboration, and decision support for this and -future planning efforts on the installation. - Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA), home of the United States Naval Academy (USNA), is located at the confluence of the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay. The campus is vulnerable to storm surge associated with major weather events as well as