Project Detail

Decision Center for Desert City

The Decision Theater is a world-class, state of the art, center where policy makers and the community participate in collaborative decision making to explore tomorrows solutions

Lead: Razdan, Anshuman
Sponsor: National Science Foundation 
Web site: http://dt.asu.edu/

Abstract

We live in a complex world where decisions made today have a profound impact on tomorrow. Decision Theater enables decision makers to better "see" and understand the past and present, as well as predict the future. We achieve this by combining advanced computer technology with Arizona State University's deep research expertise to explore all aspects of an issue or challenge. Our state-of-the-art visualization, simulation, and collaboration services are benefiting a wide range of public sector clients and commercial customers.

Advancing the State of the Art
The Decision Theater consists of an interactive 3D immersive environment built with cutting edge graphics technologies. The core component, called the Drum, is a 260-degree faceted screen that can display panoramic computer graphics or 3D video content. The Drum accommodates up to 25 people and includes tools for collecting participant input and interaction. This advanced environment enabled individuals to see a detailed 3D representation of the consequences of behavior, decisions and policy in order to examine potential future scenarios in new and exciting ways.

Inside "The Drum"

Control Room