Скачать или смотреть Computer Chronicles S01E04 - Computer Simulations

In this 1983 episode of The Computer Chronicles, hosts Stewart Cheifet and Gary Kildall explore the expanding world of computer simulations, from military flight training to architectural modeling. Featuring Frank Lewandowski of Singer Link and Steve Harrison of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the program contrasts high-end flight simulators used for pilot training with early IBM PC simulation software like Flight Simulator. The episode also highlights how architects use simulations to model lighting, shadows, and earthquake effects, showcasing the growing overlap between graphics computing, engineering, and real-time data visualization.

🖥️ Topics covered:
• Early flight simulators and their evolution into training tools
• Real-time rendering vs. frame-by-frame precomputation
• Military applications for air and ground combat simulation
• Architectural uses: urban design, earthquake analysis, and light studies
• Computer-generated imagery for shadow, massing, and environmental impact
• Advances in 3D modeling, texture mapping, and terrain data digitization
• The future of simulation in entertainment, education, and engineering

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