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1990 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

Development and Evaluation of the Model Space Simulator

Research Project

Project/Area Number 01850137
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Developmental Scientific Research (B).

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Research Field 建築計画・都市計画
Research InstitutionNagoya Institute of Technology

Principal Investigator

MATSUMOTO Naoji  Nagoya Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Assistant Professor, 工学部, 助教授 (40142442)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) YAMASHITA Yasuhiro  Shinsyu University, Faculty of Engineering, Professor, 工学部, 教授 (30016571)
Project Period (FY) 1989 – 1990
KeywordsDevelopment of simulator / Usability of simulator / Omni-directional perception / Architectural scale model / Computer control / Perceptual constancy / Semantic differential / Eye movement
Research Abstract

Following is the summary of the results of this research projects :
1. Development of the simulator
We developed a simulator which enables us to observe scale models from eye level. The properties of this simulator are as follows :
a) We can get omni-directional perception of the scale models and clear vision under normal indoor illumination.
b) We can save the operated data on floppy disk and play back the movements of the simulator.
c) Using stepping-motors, we can accurately drive the simulator.
d) Using a peculiar prism before the TV camera, we can get right image.
e) We can observe the model space in the range of 150mX200m (1/100 scale).
f) We can control the moving speed and range in accordance with movement of a person.
g) Using a level-sensor, the simulator can automatically adjust the eye level along the undulations of the ground.
2. Evaluation of the simulator
We confirmed the usability of the simulator for perception and judgment of architectural spaces.
(1) As a result of the experiments on the perceptual constancy, we found that the perceptual constancy of the simulator is in accord with that of the naked eyes.
(2) First, we made a scale model of a housing estate. (1/100 scale)
Secondly, we got following data of the real space and the simulated one :
a) Emotional meaning by S. D. method and
b) Perceptual distances and eye movements by Eye Mark Recorder.
Lastly, we compared these data of both spaces.
After all, we found that we can perceive the simulated space as the real one.
(3) The main causes of a few differences between both spaces are the focus of the TV camera and the detail of the scale model. In spite of these differences, this simulator is useful for perception and judgment of architectural spaces.

  • Research Products

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All Publications (6 results)

  • [Publications] 松本 直司,山本 誠治,瀬田 恵之,山下 恭弘,松原 雅輝: "縮尺模型外部空間観察用シミュレ-タの開発" 日本シミュレ-ション学会 第9回シミュレ-ション・テクノロジ-・コンファレンス. 251-254 (1990)

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  • [Publications] 松本 直司,瀬田 恵之,佐々木 太朗,山本 誠治: "空間知覚実験における縮尺模型観察用シミュレ-タの有効性ー建築空間構成計画の研究 その11ー" 日本建築学会大会学術講演梗概集E 1991年9月発表予定.

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  • [Publications] 松本 直司,山本 誠治,瀬田 恵之,山下 恭弘,谷口 汎邦: "空間知覚評価メディア(シミュレ-タ)の有効性ー建築群の空間構成に関する研究・その6ー" 日本建築学会論文報告集 1991年発表予定.

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  • [Publications] Mathumoto Naoji Yamamoto Seiji Seta Sigeyuki Yamashita Yasuhiro Matsubara Masateru: "On the Development of Simulation Media for the Perception of Small Scale Models of Buildings" Japan Society of Simulation Technology 9th Simulation Technology Conference 1990. 251-254

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  • [Publications] Sasaki Taro Matsumoto Naoji Seta Shigeyuki Yamashita Yasuhiro Taniguti Hirokuni: "Usability of the Model Space Simulator for Architectural Planning - Studies on the Planning of Exterior Spaces, 11 -" Summaries of Technical Papers of Annual Meeting Architectural Institute of Japan , 1991.

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  • [Publications] Matsumoto Naoji Yamamoto Seiji Yamashita Yasuhiro Taniguchi Hirokuni: "A Study on the Evaluation of the simulation media for Perception and Judgment of Architectural Space - Studies on the planning of exterior space, 6 -" Journal of Architectural Planning and Environmental Engineering. (1991)

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Published: 1993-08-12  

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