Decision Theater

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Arizona State University: Tempe Campus
Address21 E 6th Street, Suite 126A
Tempe, Arizona 85287
Coordinates33°25′26.00″N 111°56′20.25″W / 33.4238889°N 111.9389583°W / 33.4238889; -111.9389583
OwnerArizona State University

The Decision Theater at

visualization environment that accommodates up to 30 participants.[1]

The core component of the Decision Theater is the ‘drum’ comprising a 260-degree faceted screen, seven rear-projection passive stereo sources, tracking devices and surround sound. This enables data to be displayed and interacted with in a panoramic setting using 2D or 3D

stereoscopic
video.

Unlike some visualization labs and flat-wall display facilities, the Decision Theater is an immersive environment designed for

geospatial visualization, simulation models, system dynamics
, and computer-assisted tools for collecting participant input and collaboration. They also have access to the university’s ongoing research in policy informatics, design, geography, computational science, business, psychology and mathematics.

The facility is used by federal, state and local government agencies, community planners and policy makers in business to address complex problems ranging from hyper growth, and water resource management to disease monitoring.[2] These fall into four domains: Urban growth, Public health, Education, and Environment.

The Decision Theater concept originated in 2005 and reflects the university leadership’s desire to create a different type of visualization center, one focused on issues related to

new urbanism, smart growth and sustainability. That vision called for the creation of a space where researchers at the university and community could explore common issues in a neutral setting.[3]

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Notes and references

  1. ^ Miller, J; Salla, R; Amresh, A; Smith, H; Kandala, S; Hinrichs, M; Gorantla, R; Sokteva, E; Wei, F; Hirsch, K; et al. (2019). The Decision Theater: collaborative research methodology (PDF). Tempe, Arizona, USA: Arizona State University. Retrieved 2021-12-23. PDF timestamped 8 July 2020.
  2. ^ "ASU Web Devil - Current Issue: Thursday, February 10, 2005".
  3. ^ "ASU's Decision Theater ushers in new age of public policy".

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