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234 Malkawi<br />

9.3 Example cases<br />

To illustrate immersive building simulation, this chapter introduces two example<br />

cases, one fully immersive and the other augmented using post-processed CFD data.<br />

The goal of these investigations is to visualize building thermal behavior using<br />

accurate data representation. As described earlier, some of the main differences<br />

between fully immersive and augmented simulation are the issues related registration<br />

and latency. In fully immersive systems, the issues of registration and latency are not<br />

of importance. On the other hand, the structure of both systems from the point of<br />

view of data visualization and simulation integration is the same. This implies that<br />

the development of the augmented system can begin with the fully immersive system.<br />

In addition, the augmented system can be easily reduced to a fully immersive system.<br />

Testing the applicability and visualization of both systems can begin by using Virtual<br />

Reality Modeling Language (VRML) models. Once the models are tested, additional<br />

functionality can be added and translated into the immersive or augmented hardware.<br />

9.3.1 Fully immersive CFD visualization<br />

For a fully immersive environment, the aim of this study was to generate a prototype<br />

technique that will allow users to visualize various building thermal analysis data in<br />

a virtual 3D environment that can facilitate multi-user interaction, such as the CAVE.<br />

For visualization, two data collections were used: data detected from the environment<br />

(sensors) and simulation results (CFD output). Data detected from sensors was<br />

enhanced to provide better data visualization. Data from the simulation was further<br />

processed and reduced in order to be visualized in real-time.<br />

The space modeled was a thermal chamber that was designed to investigate the<br />

dynamic thermal behavior within spaces. The chamber dimensions are 8��8��8�—<br />

the approximate size of a one-person office. Its south face was exposed to the outside.<br />

The other surfaces are under typical indoor conditions (Figures 9.21 and 9.22).<br />

Figure 9.21 Test room—plan.<br />

Existing wall<br />

Roller support steel plate<br />

8�0�<br />

1/2� Plywood<br />

6�6�<br />

Styrofoam<br />

1/16� Particle board

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