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* What research & development work is (going to be) planned for the MSP Challenge Simulation Platform on the longer term.
* What research & development work is (going to be) planned for the MSP Challenge Simulation Platform on the longer term.
* What specific software releases are (going to be) planned for the MSP Challenge Simulation Platform over the next years.
* What specific software releases are (going to be) planned for the MSP Challenge Simulation Platform over the next years.
'''Note that both our R&D and version release plannings are subject to continuous refinements and alterations!'''


NOTE that both our R&D and version release plannings are subject to continuous refinements and alterations!
== '''L'''onger-term R&D planning ==
On the long term, we are working on at least the following features (in completely random order!):


== Longer-term R&D planning ==
* '''Sand extraction''' simulation extension with support for models from the OR ELSE consortium (benthic species impact, linear bed stability analysis, etc.)
On the long term (until at least 2026), we are working on at least the following features:
* '''Unified region configuration''', improving maintenance of the many regions and speeding up incorporation of new regions.
 
* Extension of the '''dashboard''' with additional features and widgets (numeric view, line graphs, objectives, date/content selection override, non-linear scales, delta values, etc.)
* Sustainable '''commercial''' '''fishing''' policy options and resulting simulation
* Deprecation of the objectives monitor in favor of the dashboard.
* Sustainable '''sand / gravel extraction''' policy options and resulting simulation
* Customizable layer aggregation tool for cumulative impact assessment and criteria based suitability highlights.
* '''Shipping incident risk''' simulation
* '''Eastern Mediterranean Sea''' edition and any other sea basin editions for which we can find partners
* Introduction of '''3D''' graphical elements, including with (but not limited to) '''VR''' or '''AR''' devices
* Introduction of a '''customisable dashboard''' system
* Making the client ''''pluggable'''<nowiki/>': turning windows into plug-ins that can thus be chosen/configured for the target audience and objectives at hand, also enabling automatic updating/patching
* Making the client ''''skinnable'''<nowiki/>': turning the entire audiovisual style (fonts, colours, imagery, sound) into a 'skin' that can thus be chosen/configured for the target audience and objectives at hand
* Improving how '''GIS data''' can be retrieved and used in an edition
* '''Usability and playability''' improvements across all user interfaces
* Regular '''audiovisual restyling''' (but no more than once per year)
* Regular '''audiovisual restyling''' (but no more than once per year)
* Continuous improvements on the '''user experience and interface design''' for user friendliness and engagement.
* Continuous upgrades of the entire '''technology stack''' when necessary (e.g. end-of-life, no more support) or opportune (e.g. increasing performance or unlocking new potential)
* Continuous upgrades of the entire '''technology stack''' when necessary (e.g. end-of-life, no more support) or opportune (e.g. increasing performance or unlocking new potential)


== Version release planning ==
== Version release planning ==
 
=== 2022 ===
 
* '''4.0-beta10 in Q2 or Q3,''' focused mostly on overhauling client-server communication through Symfony, and on a second iteration of the Impact Tool
* '''4.0-RC in Q4,''' focused mostly on overhauling the client's opening screen and a tutorial mode, and the further integration of server code in Symfony
* '''4.0 in Q4,''' focused purely on bug fixing of the previous Release Candidate, and potentially offering the shipping incident risk simulation in the North Sea Digitwin edition
 
=== 2023 ===
 
* '''4.0.1 and 4.0.2 releases in Q1 and Q2,''' focused mostly on the client's graphical user interface overhaul, improving the server's capacities in obtaining and re-using GIS data, and usability / playability updates across all components
* '''4.0.3 release in Q4''' focused mostly on the introduction of the customisable dashboard system, offering a first basic/incomplete version of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea edition,
 
=== '''2024''' ===
 
* Likely '''4.1.x''', potentially focused mostly on making the client 'pluggable' and 'skinnable', and the introduction of 3D features


=== '''2025''' ===
=== 2026 ===


* Likely 4.2.x, potentially focused mostly sustainable commercial fishing and/or sand / gravel extraction policy options and simulation
* Likely end-of-life for '''5.0.x'''
* '''6.0.x''' releases focused on bug fixes and interface or feature polishing.
* '''6.1.x,''' focused mostly on new offshore renewable and the impacts of multi-use.

Latest revision as of 12:33, 19 December 2025


On this page you will find out about:

  • What research & development work is (going to be) planned for the MSP Challenge Simulation Platform on the longer term.
  • What specific software releases are (going to be) planned for the MSP Challenge Simulation Platform over the next years.
Note that both our R&D and version release plannings are subject to continuous refinements and alterations!

Longer-term R&D planning

On the long term, we are working on at least the following features (in completely random order!):

  • Sand extraction simulation extension with support for models from the OR ELSE consortium (benthic species impact, linear bed stability analysis, etc.)
  • Unified region configuration, improving maintenance of the many regions and speeding up incorporation of new regions.
  • Extension of the dashboard with additional features and widgets (numeric view, line graphs, objectives, date/content selection override, non-linear scales, delta values, etc.)
  • Deprecation of the objectives monitor in favor of the dashboard.
  • Customizable layer aggregation tool for cumulative impact assessment and criteria based suitability highlights.
  • Regular audiovisual restyling (but no more than once per year)
  • Continuous improvements on the user experience and interface design for user friendliness and engagement.
  • Continuous upgrades of the entire technology stack when necessary (e.g. end-of-life, no more support) or opportune (e.g. increasing performance or unlocking new potential)

Version release planning

2026

  • Likely end-of-life for 5.0.x
  • 6.0.x releases focused on bug fixes and interface or feature polishing.
  • 6.1.x, focused mostly on new offshore renewable and the impacts of multi-use.
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