Virtual reality, simulating and enhancing the world with computers, Sean M. Grady
Type
Label
Virtual reality, simulating and enhancing the world with computers, Sean M. Grady
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-214) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Virtual reality
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
49625119
Responsibility statement
Sean M. Grady
Series statement
Science & technology in focusFacts on File science library
Sub title
simulating and enhancing the world with computers
Table Of Contents
A quick tour of VR -- Creating practical computers -- Developing better interfaces -- Precursors to VR -- A new view of data -- A new course for indoor flight training -- Mimicking reality -- Reality simulators: supercomputers to PCs -- Graphics: polygons and perspectives -- Displays: looking and listening in VR -- Manipulators: gloves, wands and trackers -- The larger view: caves, walls and desks -- VR as a research tool -- VR as a training tool -- VR as a teaching tool -- VR as a design tool -- VR as a healing tool -- The world of VR business -- Drawbacks to VR -- Virtual philosophy -- VR's future
Target audience
pre adolescent