Introduction
DESCRIPTION
- Compact Terrain Database (CTDB) is an optimized run-time format used by the ModSAF and OneSAF applications. Two complementary converter applications that respectively take STFs to the CTDB format, and convert existing CTDB databases to STF will be described. The tutorial will cover the capabilities and use of both applications. The tutorial on the STF to CTDB conversion will cover the basics of the CTDB format, what the compiler expects to find in a SEDRIS transmittal in order to produce a useful CTDB database, and the variety of terrain data types that can be converted to CTDB. The CTDB to STF portion of the tutorial will cover the conversion process and the mapping of CTDB data to STF, and how SEDRIS-based analysis and visualization tools are utilized to examine the content of CTDB databases.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- This tutorial is intended for developers or users of ModSAF, users of other Computer Generated Forces (CGF) applications, and those interested in converting terrain data to CTDB through SEDRIS. One goal is to educate ModSAF users on the CTDB format.
PREREQUISITE
- Some familiarity with CTDB and ModSAF will be helpful. Prior attendance at either the "Introduction to SEDRIS for Managers" or the "Fundamentally SEDRIS: The Technology Components" tutorial is recommended.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- The attendees will learn what type of data the STF to CTDB converter will expect, how to use both applications, and how the conversions have been implemented.