In a
synthetic environment A synthetic environment is a computer simulation that represents activities at a high level of realism, from simulation of theaters of war to factories and manufacturing processes. These environments may be created within a single computer or a vast ...
, the synthetic human-made environment (SHME) is the representation (i.e.
modeling
A model is an informative representation of an object, person or system. The term originally denoted the plans of a building in late 16th-century English, and derived via French and Italian ultimately from Latin ''modulus'', a measure.
Models c ...
) of
buildings, bridges,
roads
A road is a linear way for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians. Unlike streets, the main function of roads is transportation.
There are many types of ...
, and other man-made structures.
See also
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Glossary of military modeling and simulation
Further reading
* Braudaway, Wesley Ph.D., "Chapter 3 Synthetic Natural Environments Representation", University of Central Florida,
* Sheldon, Beth, "M&S Quiz ANSWERS: Synthetic Natural Environment", SISO, 199
* "Department of Defense Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Master Plan", DoD 5000.59-P, DoD, 199
Note: See Cultural Features term.
Synthetic human-made environment,
Synthetic environment
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