TY - GEN
T1 - 3-D virtual reality for education, training and improved human performance in nuclear applications
AU - Xi, Chen
AU - Wu, Hsingtzu
AU - Joher, Arwa
AU - Kirsch, Leo
AU - Luo, Cheng
AU - Khasawneh, Mohammed
AU - Rizwan-uddin,
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - Three dimensional (3-D) virtual reality can be an effective tool for education, training and improved human performance in nuclear engineering applications. This technology can be used to model and simulate nuclear facilities with the help of custom-made packages and/or using well-known programming languages. We earlier reported the development of nuclear-specific virtual reality models using a well known game engine. This paper introduces some new features and scenarios which were developed for the models of interest. Specifically, some of the built-in features of the game engine are exploited to add nuclear-specific applications and to enhance interactivity. With this technology, Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) personnel and first responders can "play" and, hence, experience and emulate the operational and emergency scenarios of a plant through these specifically developed interactive and 3-D graphical models of nuclear facilities.
AB - Three dimensional (3-D) virtual reality can be an effective tool for education, training and improved human performance in nuclear engineering applications. This technology can be used to model and simulate nuclear facilities with the help of custom-made packages and/or using well-known programming languages. We earlier reported the development of nuclear-specific virtual reality models using a well known game engine. This paper introduces some new features and scenarios which were developed for the models of interest. Specifically, some of the built-in features of the game engine are exploited to add nuclear-specific applications and to enhance interactivity. With this technology, Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) personnel and first responders can "play" and, hence, experience and emulate the operational and emergency scenarios of a plant through these specifically developed interactive and 3-D graphical models of nuclear facilities.
KW - Gaming for nuclear applications
KW - Safety training for NPP
KW - Virtual reality training
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:77952133537
SN - 9781615676958
T3 - 6th American Nuclear Society International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies 2009
SP - 2347
EP - 2356
BT - 6th American Nuclear Society International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies 2009
T2 - 6th American Nuclear Society International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies 2009
Y2 - 5 April 2009 through 9 April 2009
ER -