Cooperative and location-independent terrain assessment for deployment planning using a 3D mixed reality environment

A fast and reliable decision is based on the availability of a precise data basis and expert knowledge. In order to addressthese aspects for resource planning, we provide an intuitive situation analysis in mixed reality with a seamless transitionbetween conventional location planning and virtual inspection of the operational environment, which in addition to a betterunderstanding of the terrain allows for location-independent cooperation of several users. The basic idea of the presentedconcept comprises the intuitive application preparation in mixed reality in a realistic 3D environment combined with anefficient 2D situation overview using e.g. a large display, tablet or smartphone. The aim is to enable transparentcollaboration between different system environments regardless of the location of the respective users. The aim of the ideais an improved understanding of the terrain and increased situational awareness for fast and demand-oriented locationplanning. The solution is based on the three building blocks. First, a user-oriented display of high-resolution 3D geodatafor a better understanding of the terrain on the basis of data standards, including necessary performance optimizations foruse in mixed reality environments. Second, the combination of two-dimensional and three-dimensional display ofoperational pictures, which allows a choice of means through the synchronization of the information between the differentplatforms and thus a demand-oriented deployment planning. And third, the support of content-related cooperation ofremote users for fast decision making via wired or mobile networks.