three-dimensional data analysis

An increasingly important application of Virtual Reality (VR) is 3D data analysis and direction. The application of virtual reality for complex information analysis makes it possible for scientists, engineers, statisticians, and others to become three-dimensionally engaged with their data, getting full use of the capability of human sight and kinesthetics to process large amounts of information in three-dimensions. Immersive and engaging information analysis makes it possible for innovative perspectives of fields and flows that cannot normally be viewed or touched through normal sensory mechanisms. It allows sensation and hands-on direction of complex models of ocean currents, atmospheric flows,, macroscale astronomical systems and tiny scale living and physical processes. It creates opportunities for innovative vistas for interactive search engines and statistical analysis. Also, vReal covers some of these VR subjects.

While virtual reality can be used in many ways, amusement was one of the first uses and still tops the list. The immersive and engaging attributes of VR make it well-suited for virtual gaming. In the years to come, novel virtual amusement ("virtainment") uses will come from hybrid combinations of computer gaming, internet access, and television. These applications can be centrally coordinated, multi-participant, interactive, and three-dimensional amusement experiences. There is social value of meeting face to face in one place, so there will still be a place for movies in the area of virtainment. Virtual movies ("virties") will transcend 3D effects with polarized lens glasses; they will have realistic 3D images and multi-sensory audience engagement. The page on Virtual Tours Cleveland, Ohio discusses related topics.

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