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An Auv Simulator For Incorporating Physical Feedback, James Brawn Jr.

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Traditional physics simulators use mathematical models to represent a realistic environment. Natural processes, however, are difficult to mimic accurately. We present a simulator that has the capability to alter its model based on actual physical measurements.

The simulator runs as a server to which remote clients can connect and assume control of entities within the virtual environment. The simulator then sends position updates to clients according to its model. Clients have the option of then correcting the data in these updates, sending feedback to the server. The server adjusts its model to accord with the corrections, allowing for a more …