Virtual Reality Applications for Sustainable City and Infrastructure Planning

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1 Virtual Reality Applications for Sustainable City and Infrastructure Planning Fraunhofer IFF ASEAN Regional Office Thailand Ralf Opierzynski International Conference on Integrated Resource Management in Asian cities: the urban Nexus Bangkok, June 2013 Page 1

2 Outline 1 Introduction Fraunhofer Society / Fraunhofer IFF Germany 2 Virtual Reality Applications for Sustainable City Planning 3 Virtual Reality Applications for Infrastructure Planning 4 Outlook Page 2

3 Fraunhofer Profile in 2012 FhG - Alliances Building Innovation Production 66 Institutes & independent Research Units Employees 1.9 Billion Research Budget Information and Communication Technology Materials and Components Life Sciences Surface Technology and Photonics Defense and Security Research Page 3

4 Innovation Clusters Close Cooperation between Governments of German Länder, Universities, Industry and Fraunhofer Digital Production Mechatronic Machine Systems Optical Technologies, Jena Optical Innovations JOIN Automotive Quality Saar AQS Digital Commercial Vehicle Technology DNT Nano for Production Personal Health Adaptronic Systems Future Security BW Technologies for Hybrid Lightweight Construction KITe hylite Multifunctional Materials and Technologies MultiMaT Polymer Technology Virtual Development, Engineering and Training VIDET Turbine Production Technologies TurPro Secure Identity Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul in Energy and Traffic MRO Electronics for Sustainable Energy Use Cloud Computing for Logistics Bioenergy Page 4

Lorenz Granrath, Tokyo Fraunhofer Representative Office Beijing Mr.

5 Fraunhofer Representative / Regional Offices in Asia Fraunhofer Representative Office Korea Mr. Joohwan Kim, Seoul Fraunhofer Representative Office Japan Dr. Lorenz Granrath, Tokyo Fraunhofer Representative Office Beijing Mr. Xiaoding Han Fraunhofer IFF Regional Office ASEAN, Bangkok, Thailand, Mr. Ralf Opierzynski Fraunhofer Representative Office Indonesia Dr. Ida-Bagus Kesawa Narayana Page 5

Fraunhofer IFF ASEAN Regional Office BKK Rationale & Objectives Establishment of a regional R&D and transfer hub (technology, know-how) To foster existing and developing new partnerships between the

6 Fraunhofer IFF ASEAN Regional Office BKK Rationale & Objectives Establishment of a regional R&D and transfer hub (technology, know-how) To foster existing and developing new partnerships between the Fraunhofer Institutes in the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and leading-edge Asian partner organizations (e.g. NSTDA, TISTR, NIA, TRF, KMUTT, SCG, PTT) Initiation and implementation of joint research cooperation and networks in innovative thematic fields (Thai S&T priorities) Access to leading-edge German R&D and product development expertise Raise Thailand s leadership role within the ASEAN Region Page 6

7 The Fraunhofer IFF: Your Research Provider for Logistics Automation Process and Plant Engineering Digital Engineering / Virtual Reality Page 7

8 Virtual Reality (VR) in Brief Virtual reality (VR): VR is a computer-generated (virtual) 3-D environment in which one or more users may interact in real time. Virtual environments furnish different levels of immersion. Multisensory channels Visual Auditory Tactile Page 8

Technology: Virtual Reality Environments at the VDTC S/M: Standard Training Station

stereoscopic, interactive projection of virtual contents, projection wall measuring

9 Technology: Virtual Reality Environments at the VDTC S/M: Standard Training Station computer monitor and projector M: Immersive Engineering Workstation mobile projection, stereoscopic, interactive projection of virtual contents, projection wall measuring 120 X 90 cm L: CAVE (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment) multisided projection system with edge lengths of 2.3m, stereoscopic projection, tracking system XXL: Elbe Dom 360 Laser Projection System 16 m in diameter 6.5 m in height tracking system with 12 cameras Page 9

projection surface) Mixed reality testing facility with hexapod motion base

10 Virtual Development and Training Centre VDTC Facilities and Equipment Elbe Dom VR testing facility (with a diameter of 18 meters housing the vaulted projection surface) Mixed reality testing facility with hexapod motion base Prototyping labs CAVE VR process design labs VR training rooms, shops and seminar rooms Page 10

11 Virtual Reality Potential Applications Virtual Engineering Process Design & Optimization Training & Qualification Vocational Education Crisis Management City / Urban Planning Infrastructure Planning Page 11

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VR - Applications for Sustainable City Planning Vision and Benefits Interdisciplinary virtual work and development platform Specific tools for different areas

added: Interdisciplinary application based on one technology Intuitive planning and discussion platform Fast and effective communication of issues to everyone

13 VR - Applications for Sustainable City Planning Vision and Benefits Interdisciplinary virtual work and development platform Specific tools for different areas of expertise Interdisciplinary interfaces Fusion of different fields in one platform Selective access to data relevant to the application (cross-domain) Value added: Interdisciplinary application based on one technology Intuitive planning and discussion platform Fast and effective communication of issues to everyone involved, Reduction of costs and planning times, proactive prevention of loss of image Efficient data management and updating New quality of (re-) presentation Page 13

14 City Panning / Urban Development in other ASEAN-Countries Jakarta Post, January 30th, 2010 Page 14

Fraunhofer IFF / VR Expertise - Selected References IBA Urban

Goal: Intelligent and sustainable urban redevelopment

Foundation, SALEG IBA Office: City planners, architects,

municipalities, 44 cities Demand for: Innovative methods of

15 Fraunhofer IFF / VR Expertise - Selected References IBA Urban Redevelopment 2012 International Building Exhibition IBA Goal: Intelligent and sustainable urban redevelopment Initiators: State of Saxony-Anhalt, Bauhaus Dessau Foundation, SALEG IBA Office: City planners, architects, landscape architects, art historians, City Network: 19 IBA municipalities, 44 cities Demand for: Innovative methods of (re-)presentation Fraunhofer IFF is the technology partner for 3-D city visualization Page 15

VR - Applications for Sustainable City Planning Main

levels of details (LOD) Vegetation and other objects

Factual and background information interactively

16 VR - Applications for Sustainable City Planning Main 3-D model components Terrain and soil green spaces, streets, etc. Buildings, plants and infrastructure different levels of details (LOD) Vegetation and other objects different tree species, streetlights, etc. Factual and background information interactively retrievable lot and building information Interactive functionalities exploration, simulation and analysis Page 16

VR - Applications for Sustainable City and

detail Efficient use of project resources Effective use

detail (LOD) based on the individual priorities given

17 VR - Applications for Sustainable City and Infrastructure Planning Different levels of building detail Efficient use of project resources Effective use of different modeling methods Different levels of detail (LOD) based on the individual priorities given different objects Blockmodel Roofs Textured Fronts Architectural Model Page 17

18 VR - Applications for Sustainable City Planning Potentials of Application Potential fields of application : City and architectural planning Emergency management Infrastructure planning City and location marketing Tourism City documentation Anticipated benefits: Effective support for experts (cross-functional) Broad, coordinated application Extensible overall concept Efficient use of existing resources (GIS, Satellite Images, ) Local expertise for application and further development Page 18

situations and planning alternatives Customized object catalog over 20 specific tower types variations of subtypes allowance

19 VR - Applications for Infrastructure Planning Virtual interactive power infrastructure platform Simulation and communication of planning with decision makers, planners and residents Creation of acceptance among the population Presentation of actual situations and planning alternatives Customized object catalog over 20 specific tower types variations of subtypes allowance for material properties (line sag as a function of temperature) Linkage of clear 3-D models with simulation results Page 19

VR - Applications for Infrastructure Planning System Functions Interactive planning and presentation functionalities tower placement, relocation and switching several stranding functions general

20 VR - Applications for Infrastructure Planning System Functions Interactive planning and presentation functionalities tower placement, relocation and switching several stranding functions general planning functionalities measurement and analysis Automatic system processing safety zones under lines manipulation of buildings and vegetation physical features, e.g. line sag visibility test etc. Page 20

Center for Digital Engineering / SEAR DE Thailand Project Kick-off

objective of the project SEAR DE is the establishment of a

transfer: institutionalization/establishment of a national center of

of expertise by collaborating on qualification and education and

21 Center for Digital Engineering / SEAR DE Thailand Project Kick-off Meeting: June 2013 / Bangkok (Duration: ) The primary objective of the project SEAR DE is the establishment of a sustainable, collaborative partnership between Germany and Thailand in the field of digital engineering. To this end, three key priorities are being pursued: Technology transfer: institutionalization/establishment of a national center of excellence in digital engineering in Thailand, Sustainable transfer of expertise by collaborating on qualification and education and Initiation and completion of bilateral research and development projects with the involvement of industry partners. Page 21

Outlook / Perspectives Establishment of a Partnership with the biggest applied R&D Organization in Europe (plus its networks) (> 60 institutes, 22.000 employees, 1.

22 Outlook / Perspectives Establishment of a Partnership with the biggest applied R&D Organization in Europe (plus its networks) (> 60 institutes, employees, 1.9 Billion Euro Research Budget) Exclusive Agreement on VR Applications in a defined region First-mover in terms of applying innovative VR Technologies (cost saving potentials, competitive advantage) Access to cutting-edge VR Methods, Know-how, Expertise and Applications (German Innovation Clusters) Enhancement of existing training & qualification / planning procedures by applying customized VR-Applications (complementary) Establishment of a Centre of Excellence on VR Applications (Basis: SEAR DE / NSTDA) Page 22

23 Fraunhofer Secret 10 good ideas a day keep your competitors away Page 23

24 Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success. Henry Ford American industrialist, founder of the Ford Motor Company ( ) Page 24

Coordination and Management of the Activities in the ASEAN-Region by the Fraunhofer IFF Regional Office ASEAN, Bangkok, Thailand o References o Reputation (IFF / FhG) o Continuity o Reliability

25 Coordination and Management of the Activities in the ASEAN-Region by the Fraunhofer IFF Regional Office ASEAN, Bangkok, Thailand o References o Reputation (IFF / FhG) o Continuity o Reliability Contact: Ralf Opierzynski Head of Office IFF Fraunhofer Regional Office ASEAN State Tower (RCK Tower) 1055/550 Silom Road, Floor 29th Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bangrak Bangkok 10500, Thailand Tel. (TH) Tel. (Office) Fax (Office) ralf.opierzynski@iff.fraunhofer.de Page 25

Technical Background

Technical Background SOUTHEAST ASIA ReSEARCH NETWORK: DIGITAL ENGINEERING»SEAR DE«KICK-OFF MEETING BANGKOK, THAILAND JUNE 7, 2013 1 Motivation German research organizations are increasingly interested in outstanding Southeast