The Plenary Session was a focal point where leading figures in the field shared their views on how the application of cutting-edge environmental technologies are shaping the future. Invited speakers, along with an update on the state of SEDRIS and other related technologies, rounded out the plenary session.



Welcome Farid Mamaghani, Conference Chair, SEDRIS Farid Mamaghani welcomed the attendees, and identified the Conference Committee members. He then identified and discussed the collaborative efforts of the SEDRIS Core Team and the SEDRIS Associate member organizations that have worked together to develop the SEDRIS technologies. Farid concluded his remarks by describing the Plenary Session agenda, and then introducing each of the invited speakers as it came time for them to deliver their presentations. . Excerpt:_ AVI_(18 M)_ |_ Text Version	. . Farid Mamaghani SEDRIS .
Perspectives on Simulation Technology Gilman Louie, President and Chief Executive Officer, In-Q-Tel Gilman Louie discussed why simulation is important to entertainment, Industry, National Defense, and location-based services. He provided examples of how In-Q-Tel discovers innovative technologies that apply to the commercial world, which also have applications for Defense and National Security. Gilman also addressed the differences between gaming and simulation environments, and emphasized how the Defense Industry desires technolgies that are commercially-developed, initially, thereby reducing the Government's technology entry fees. . Excerpt:_ AVI_(27 M)_ |_ Text Version	. . Gilman Louie In-Q-Tel .
Lead, Integrate and Leverage M&S for the Warfighter Colonel Wm. Forrest Crain, U.S. Army, Director, Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO) Colonel Crain discussed the DMSO Vision, and detailed the organization of DMSO. He then introduced the breadth of the Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Community, and emphasized where DMSO fits in. Colonel Crain discussed the guidance of the DoD Executive Council for Modeling and Simulation. He addressed the M&S strategic concept, what lies ahead in the future, and the enabling technolgoies that will take us there. Colonel Crain concluded his presentation by detailing how SEDRIS is a technology for Today and Tomorrow, and emphasizing to the audience the opportunities that the SEDRIS Technology Conference provides them. . Excerpt:_ AVI_(29 M)_ |_ Text Version	. . Colonel Crain DMSO .
Joint Synthetic Battlespace Major Emily Andrew, U.S. Air Force, Synthetic Environments Branch Chief, Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom Air Force Base Major Andrew discussed the increasing weapon system complexity, and emphasized that the key challenge is a correlated synthetic environment (SE), and that SEDRIS addresses that challenge. She addressed how the Joint Synthetic Battlespace (JSB) is an enabling tool for aquisition. Major Andrew then discussed multispectral sensor analysis, JSB fidelity, and the JSB conceptual model. She provided a review of sensor engineering simulations, discussed SE functional requirements, and deailed the JSB implementation approach as disciplined collaborative engineering. Major Andrew concluded her presentation by discussing the JSB near-term timeline, JSB architecture, the JSB event schedule, and JSB characteristics. . Excerpt:_ AVI_(17 M)_ |_ Text Version	. . Major Andrew Hanscom AFB
Multimedia Modeling John Lyon, Division Director, Environmental Sciences Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency John Lyon defined what EPA means by multimedia modeling, emphasizing We are here to explore opportunities for research and modeling collaboration. He discussed the EPA organizational structure and, more specifically, addressed the National Exposure Research Laboratory of the EPA Environmental Sciences Division. John described the need for multimedia modeling, and emphasized through examples the challenges in integrated multimedia modeling. He continued by addressing current activities, and the Multimedia Integrated Modeling System (MIMS) framework and its goals. John concluded his presentation by discussing the modeling coupling paradigm, the benefits of the MIMS framework, and potential areas for collaboration. . Excerpt:_ AVI_(25 M)_ |_ Text Version	. . John Lyon EPA
Unpredictable Entertainment Ronald Moore, Chief Technology Officer, Infogrames, Inc. Ronald Moore provided an introduction to Infogrames, the second largest digital entertainment software publisher in the world, with over 500 games in their current inventory, and 2400 employees worldwide. He defined and discussed the digitial entertainment software industry, and characterized typical game developers, the game development process, and game publishers. Ronald then addressed platform manufacturers, industry standards, and concluded his presentation by discussing emerging technologies, platforms, and distributions. . Excerpt:_ AVI_(28 M)_ |_ Text Version	. . Ronald Moore Infogrames, Inc. .
State of SEDRIS Paul Foley, Quantum Research International / Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO) Paul Foley provided background on SEDRIS as an evolving project that has met its challenge from its inception. He addressed what SEDRIS is, and identified and discussed a growing team of SEDRIS Associates, and an expanding user community. Paul described SEDRIS' continuing strategy, how the ISO/IEC standardization efforts are progressing, and other standards activities through the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO). Paul concluded his presentation by discussing new upcoming challenges, and where to go for additional information on SEDRIS technologies. . Excerpt:_ AVI_(27 M)_ |_ Text Version	. . Paul Foley DMSO .
Presentation of SEDRIS Award to Paul Foley Farid Mamaghani, Conference Chair, SEDRIS Farid Mamaghani presented the SEDRIS Award to Paul Foley (DMSO) at the conclusion of the Plenary Session. The award inscription read as follows: Dear Paul, . As a small measure of our appreciation, this original SEDRIS Data Model is presented in recognition of your outstanding contributions to the SEDRIS project and the field of environmental technologies. The Community, the Defense Modeling & Simulation Office and we are indeed indebted to you, to your continued leadership, patience, tenacity and dedication in promoting the role and importance of environmental topics and technologies. . With admiration and appreciation, The SEDRIS Team June 6, 2001 Following the award presentation, Farid solicited additional remarks from Colonel Crain (the DMSO Director, SEDRIS sponsor, and Paul's boss) and Juan Perez. . Excerpt:_ AVI_(29 M)_ |_ Text Version	. . Farid Mamaghani SEDRIS . Colonel Crain DMSO
Closing Remarks Farid Mamaghani, Conference Chair, SEDRIS Farid Mamaghani provided closing remarks, and then invited the attendees and their guests to join together for catered hors d'oeuvres and a tour of the Exhibits & Demonstrations at the Conference Reception. . Excerpt:_ AVI_(28 M)_ |_ Text Version	. . Farid Mamaghani SEDRIS .