Virtual Environment
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL REALITY
Virtual Reality, (2013)
Contents
1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………3
2. Research Summary………………………………………………………………………3
2.1 Immersive Virtual Environment Technology CAVE………………………………4
2.2 Semi Immersive Systems Powerwall………………………………………………..5
2.3 Characteristics…………………………………………………………………………..5
2.4 Benefits…………………………………………………………………………………..5
3. Comparison System Characteristics………………………………………………….6
3.1 Immersiveness………………………………………………………………………….6
3.2 Field of View……………………………………………………………………………6
3.3 Resolution……………………………………………………………………………….6
3.4 Interaction………………………………………………………………………………6
3.5 Size and space………………………………………………………………………….6
3.6 Cost……………………………………………………………………………………….7
4. Benefits using these systems in the construction industry………………………7
4.1 Design……………………………………………………………………………………7
4.2 Construction…………………………………………………………………………...8
4.3 Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………8
4.5 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………8
5. References…………………………………………………………………………………9-10
1 Introduction
Virtual reality technologies are becoming widely used in the construction industry for 3D modeling, urban regeneration and planning. It is also being used on infrastructure projects, including roads and railway networks. VE is an advanced man-machine interface of computer technology. This offers innovative solutions to futuristic and existing challenges in numerous fields. The following article will discuss the various types of virtual environment technologies during the construction project’s life cycle.
Jennifer Whyte, (2002), stated in her book that virtual reality systems support the use of an interactive, spatial, real-time medium and are comprised of the computer hardware and software, the input and output devices, the data and the users. These systems are classified as
Virtual Reality, (2013)
Contents
1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………3
2. Research Summary………………………………………………………………………3
2.1 Immersive Virtual Environment Technology CAVE………………………………4
2.2 Semi Immersive Systems Powerwall………………………………………………..5
2.3 Characteristics…………………………………………………………………………..5
2.4 Benefits…………………………………………………………………………………..5
3. Comparison System Characteristics………………………………………………….6
3.1 Immersiveness………………………………………………………………………….6
3.2 Field of View……………………………………………………………………………6
3.3 Resolution……………………………………………………………………………….6
3.4 Interaction………………………………………………………………………………6
3.5 Size and space………………………………………………………………………….6
3.6 Cost……………………………………………………………………………………….7
4. Benefits using these systems in the construction industry………………………7
4.1 Design……………………………………………………………………………………7
4.2 Construction…………………………………………………………………………...8
4.3 Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………8
4.5 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………8
5. References…………………………………………………………………………………9-10
1 Introduction
Virtual reality technologies are becoming widely used in the construction industry for 3D modeling, urban regeneration and planning. It is also being used on infrastructure projects, including roads and railway networks. VE is an advanced man-machine interface of computer technology. This offers innovative solutions to futuristic and existing challenges in numerous fields. The following article will discuss the various types of virtual environment technologies during the construction project’s life cycle.
Jennifer Whyte, (2002), stated in her book that virtual reality systems support the use of an interactive, spatial, real-time medium and are comprised of the computer hardware and software, the input and output devices, the data and the users. These systems are classified as
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