Given multiple sources of image and non-image data, e.g. digital terrain elevation data, USGS topographic maps, and satellite images provided by NASA regional validation centers (RVCs), LNK proposes to research the feasibility of dynamic real time simulation and visualization that utilizes these data sources and products. Research objectives include the reconstruction of a sample flood plain using GIS and 3D modeling tools, examination of wavelet algorithms to represent dynamic changes to the terrain surface, evaluation of DoD modeling and simulation systems and standards for applicability to flood hazard modeling, and the evaluation of emergency management planning, hazard warning, response, and mitigation processes to determine the suitability of advanced distributed simulation technologies to support these efforts. LNK has acquired the services of Urban Regional Research, a leading firm in the area of hazard mitigation and urban planning to assist it in evaluating issues specific to the problem domain.
