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WorkI work for the HumanFIRST Program at the University of Minnesota. We have a large, advanced research driving simulator which I participate in developing and supporting. I have also done some work for the Intelligent Vehicles Lab. Primarily I was involved with developing OpenGL software for their real time HUD and "virtual mirror". We have a future project where I will be working on developing tools to transform the detailed IVLab road maps (2cm accuracy) into 3d driving simulator environments. During Feb-Apr 2004 I am working 50% time on a project for ATC Flight Simulators.
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InterestsFor "fun" I am the manager of the FlightGear project, an open-source flight simulator. I've been on board since the very begining, but others must be credited for suggesting the idea of an open-source flight simulator and for thinking up the name of the project.Once in a while I like to get away from my computer. That occasionally leads me into physical activity like soccer, skijoring, and plain old running. I also enjoy building and flying R/C airplanes when I get the time. NewsAugust 6-8, 2004. Olson family reunion, MN. July 31, 2004. Amelia rolls over for the first time on her own. She can also pat Mommy on the back when Mommy pats her on the back. July 21, 2004. I am finally fed up with the amount of spam I'm getting in my inbox, along with the fact that my address is widely used as a forged from address, often in conjunction with email viruses. So I am changing my email address. See my home page for my new email address. July 17, 2004. Ruth competed in the Life Time Fitness triathlon in Minneapolis MN. We got to see some of the worlds top triathletes in action before Ruth competed. Amazing! Ruth did very well, turning in faster times than she expected, especially considering she gave birth only 5 months ago. Great Job! July 9, 2004. I flew my Lanier Mariner 40 for the first time of water. What a sweet aircraft. My Mariner web page has pictures and movies. July 1, 2004. (update) I am finished with this round of scenery building. I am waiting for the FG v0.9.5 release before so I can coordinate an official announcement and everyone can take advantage of the new features in this scenery. I am working on a complete world rebuild for FlightGear. Airport improvements will include much new and updated data from Robin Peel, approach lighting will factor in displaced thresholds correctly, much improved airport surface smoothing code, other various bug fixes, and windsocks, towers, and rotating beacons. Terrain improvements will include SRTM data for Eurasia and Africa (in addition to North and South America), and fewer artifacts from long 2d polygon line segments. I also plan to include accurate radio towers for the USA (lacking any data for the rest of the world.) June 27, 2004. The Xenos soccer club wins it's first game of the season. The score was 3-2 over the General Mills Cheerios. We've been steadily improving each game (which is easy considering how horribly we started out.) :-) June 25, 2004. Today is our 10th wedding anniversary. Ruth, I love you now more than ever! Where's my green shirt with the collar? June 23, 2004. ATC Flight Simulators delivers it's first ATC-710M (single engine/FAA certified) FTD.
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