Abstract
The purpose of this research is to investigate and propose an expressing method of information making good use of 3-dimensional space. Under the theme of information design on a 3- dimensional space, we treated a virtual aquarium as a subject matter. This research focuses on development of effective methods of designing techniques which can be utilized in making interactive content on the internet through the actual development of "Aqua Project". Focusing particularly on real time 3D graphics, we will propose a representation technique that utilizes words, images, and geometric models all integrated into 3D space. We searched for ways to efficiently structure information, provide an intuitive user interface, and furthermore realize dynamic handling and interactive representation of information. In this research, we have constructed and investigated an experimental model, by the technology of Real Time 3DCG, which can show both of the information on observer's request and the simulated aquatic creatures and their surrounding environment in the virtual fish tank simultaneously in the 3-dimensional space. We have developed and verified "Aqua Place," a web contents of virtual aquarium containing 3- dimensional simulation by VRML and viewpoint technology (web3D technology) within a virtual fish tank. Through this development and verification, we focused on the functions for observation in 3-dimensional space and on the method for revealing information about creatures as a database. In conclusion, it demands an operating condition that makes it possible to observe each individual creature as well as an information design of 3-dimensional ecosystem simulation in a virtual fish tank.
Citation
Wakabayashi, N., Watanabe, T., Takahashi, R., and Harada, Y. (2002) Three dimensional models: a study of a virtual aquarium simulation in 3D WWW environments, in Durling, D. and Shackleton, J. (eds.), Common Ground - DRS International Conference 2002, 5-7 September, London, United Kingdom. https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2002/researchpapers/86
Three dimensional models: a study of a virtual aquarium simulation in 3D WWW environments
The purpose of this research is to investigate and propose an expressing method of information making good use of 3-dimensional space. Under the theme of information design on a 3- dimensional space, we treated a virtual aquarium as a subject matter. This research focuses on development of effective methods of designing techniques which can be utilized in making interactive content on the internet through the actual development of "Aqua Project". Focusing particularly on real time 3D graphics, we will propose a representation technique that utilizes words, images, and geometric models all integrated into 3D space. We searched for ways to efficiently structure information, provide an intuitive user interface, and furthermore realize dynamic handling and interactive representation of information. In this research, we have constructed and investigated an experimental model, by the technology of Real Time 3DCG, which can show both of the information on observer's request and the simulated aquatic creatures and their surrounding environment in the virtual fish tank simultaneously in the 3-dimensional space. We have developed and verified "Aqua Place," a web contents of virtual aquarium containing 3- dimensional simulation by VRML and viewpoint technology (web3D technology) within a virtual fish tank. Through this development and verification, we focused on the functions for observation in 3-dimensional space and on the method for revealing information about creatures as a database. In conclusion, it demands an operating condition that makes it possible to observe each individual creature as well as an information design of 3-dimensional ecosystem simulation in a virtual fish tank.