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== '''L'''onger-term R&D planning ==
== '''L'''onger-term R&D planning ==
On the long term (until at least 2026), we are working on at least the following features (in completely random order!):
On the long term, we are working on at least the following features (in completely random order!):


* Sustainable '''commercial''' '''fishing''' policy options and resulting simulation
* '''Sand extraction''' simulation extension with support for models from the OR ELSE consortium (benthic species impact, linear bed stability analysis, etc.)
* Sustainable '''sand / gravel extraction''' policy options and resulting simulation
* '''Unified region configuration''', improving maintenance of the many regions and speeding up incorporation of new regions.
* '''Shipping incident risk''' simulation
* Extension of the '''dashboard''' with additional features and widgets (numeric view, line graphs, objectives, date/content selection override, non-linear scales, delta values, etc.)
* '''Eastern Mediterranean Sea''' edition and any other sea basin editions for which we can find partners
* Deprecation of the objectives monitor in favor of the dashboard.
* Introduction of '''3D''' graphical elements, including with (but not limited to) '''VR''' or '''AR''' devices
* Customizable layer aggregation tool for cumulative impact assessment and criteria based suitability highlights.
* 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, including the introduction of a '''tutorial mode'''
* 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 ===
=== 2026 ===


* '''Done! <s>4.0-beta10 in Q2 or Q3,</s>''' <s>focused mostly on overhauling client-server communication through Symfony, and on a second iteration of the Impact Tool</s>
* Likely end-of-life for '''5.0.x'''
* '''4.0-RC in Q4,''' focused mostly on overhauling the client's opening screen and a tutorial mode, and the further use of Symfony server-side
* '''6.0.x''' releases focused on bug fixes and interface or feature polishing.
* '''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
* '''6.1.x,''' focused mostly on new offshore renewable and the impacts of multi-use.
 
=== 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''' possibly focused on the introduction of the customisable dashboard system, possible 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''' ===
 
* Likely '''4.2.x''', potentially focused mostly sustainable commercial fishing and/or sand / gravel extraction policy options and simulation.

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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