WaveQuest is an interactive learning game developed for ARIA and the Office of Naval Research that supports both STEM education and professional sonar training. Players explore the scientific principles of underwater acoustics through mission-based gameplay and real-time simulation.
Developed for ARIA and the Office of Naval Research, WaveQuest is an interactive learning game designed to bridge the gap between secondary STEM education and professional US Navy sonar training. The game utilizes mission-based gameplay to teach the fundamental scientific principles that govern underwater acoustics. By leveraging real-time, fidelity-adaptive modeling and simulation, WaveQuest provides an authentic environment where learners can observe complex wave behaviors and apply technical knowledge to solve high-stakes challenges.
Underwater Acoustics, Sonar Technology, Physics of Sound, Scientific Modeling
Engage in missions structured around a central design challenge.
Complete missions composed of multiple phases that build in difficulty and complexity.
Learn how scientific principles shape sound behavior underwater.
Experience real-time modeling that adjusts simulation detail as learning progresses.
WaveQuest bridges foundational STEM education and applied naval training by grounding abstract acoustics concepts in interactive, mission-driven problem solving. By combining adaptive simulation with progressively complex challenges, the project supports deeper understanding of underwater sound behavior across both educational and professional training contexts.
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