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Virtual reality: simulating and enhancing the world with computers
2003, Facts On File
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Virtual Reality: Simulating and Enhancing the World With Computers (Science and Technology in Focus) (Science and Technology in Focus)
January 1, 2003, Facts on File
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Virtual reality: computers mimic the physical world
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Page x
Introduction
Page xi
1.
A quick tour of VR
Page 1
2.
Creating practical computers
Page 9
3.
Developing better interfaces
Page 18
4.
Precursors to VR
Page 26
5.
A new view of data
Page 34
6.
A new course for indoor flight training
Page 42
7.
Mimicking reality
Page 50
8.
Reality simulators: supercomputers to PCs
Page 58
9.
Graphics: polygons and perspectives
Page 68
10.
Displays: looking and listening in VR
Page 78
11.
Manipulators: gloves, wands and trackers
Page 88
12.
The larger view: caves, walls and desks
Page 99
13.
VR as a research tool
Page 108
14.
VR as a training tool
Page 121
15.
VR as a teaching tool
Page 133
16.
VR as a design tool
Page 141
17.
VR as a healing tool
Page 153
18.
The world of VR business
Page 163
19.
Drawbacks to VR
Page 173
20.
Virtual philosophy
Page 181
21.
VR's future
Page 190
Appendixes
Page 197
Index
Page 215
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-214) and index.
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