Fossil Dig Science Simulation:

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Fossil Dig Science Simulation 3D Dynamically
Modifiable Terrain Engine
Ian Rutherford Supervisor David
Carrington

• Dynamically Modifiable Terrain Engine
• This Dynamically Modifiable Terrain Engine (DMTE)
  was designed to be an integral part of the Fossil
  Dig Science Simulation game.
• Through the graphical representation of a real
  fossil excavation site, the DMTE allows
• Players to interact with a virtual dig-site,
  including
• Using digging tools and specialised apparatus
• Unearthing and excavating fossils
• Dynamic modification of the ground surface in
  real-time to simulate digging progress.

Progress to Date The DMTE software engine has
been written with Microsoft Visual Basic .Net
2003 and uses the Microsoft DirectX 9c graphics
libraries. A 3D model of the dig-site can be
loaded into the engine and the user is given the
ability to modify the ground surface in
real-time. This research will set the basis for
future development into the Fossil Dig Science
Simulation.