TC43 - Universal 3D (U3D)

Scope - Programme of work - Activities

Scope:

To facilitate the reuse of 3D CAD data by developing global 3D standards intended for downstream 3D visualization applications.

Programme of work:

To standardize a Universal 3D extensible file format and infrastructure focused on the repurposing of 3D CAD data for non-engineering and non-design applications, e.g. training and visualization applications. Notable U3D features include binary encoding, domain-specific compression, continuous level of detail, progressive data representation, animation support, and extensibility to address evolving market needs.
To develop a usage and implementation strategy guide for users of U3D to be published as an Ecma Technical Report (TR).
To contribute the Ecma U3D standards to ISO/IEC JTC 1 for approval and adoption by ISO and IEC.
To establish and maintain liaison with other standards organizations in order to present Ecma U3D proposals to them and to make comments on their proposals.
Upon completion of items 1 - 3, to investigate the future direction of 3D standards, and to evaluate and consider proposals for complementary or additional technology, e.g. support for advanced physics based lighting and rendering applications.
To assume responsibility for the maintenance of Ecma Standards prepared by TC43.

Chairman

Vacant

Vice-Chairman

Vacant

Secretary

Dr. Istvan Sebestyen (Ecma)