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CAST
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS |
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Many of the space technologies and functions that
CAST
has identified, evaluated, and ultimately integrated into
non-traditional applications
have, as a primary function, the gathering of data. |
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Realizing that this accumulated data, by itself, does not enable
or augment the specific programs and priorities of the
CAST
mission,
we have endeavored to identify and develop innovative methods
for extracting useable information from arrays of accumulated
data sets,
or data matrices. |
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Perhaps the most significant tool identified to date for the
purpose of gleaning information from a large and varied data
matrix is the 3D Virtual Environment. The Virtual
Environment is integral to
CAST
efforts in ongoing programs in waterspace management, emergency
management and operations, and next generation spaceport
advancement. |
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CAST
is currently exploring the technologies that would enable the
introduction of the element of time to the 3D Virtual
Environment, effectively creating a 4D data
management vehicle. |
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Initial efforts focus on the integration of real-time satellite
tracking data into the 3D model. This program is in the
test and evaluation phase through a waterspace management
technology demonstrator project underway in the Florida Keys
National marine Sanctuary. |
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The 4D technology demonstration model is also being used
to advance emergency management and response capabilities and
training. |
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