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- ANIMATION
- EDUCATION
- VISUAL SIMULATION
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- FEATURES:
- AUDIO
- TEXTURE MAPPING
- VRML
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- HARDWARE:
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- OTHER_INFORMATION:
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- TITLE:
- CyberAstronomy
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- AUTHOR:
- Sam Chen
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- DESCRIPTION:
- An interactive VRML exploration of the solar system, with motion, textures and audio.
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- BRIEF_INSTRUCTIONS:
- Use the page-down key to move through preset viewpoints.<BR>
- Click on planets to get additional information about each one.<BR>
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- DETAILED_INSTRUCTIONS:
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- <TABLE WIDTH=560 BORDER=0>
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- <TD width=5> </TD>
- <TD>
- <B><I>CyberAstronomy</I></B> is a 3D interactive experience showcasing
- the possibilities of VRML2.0 in the field of Edu-tainment. <BR>
- <BR>
- With traditional 2D learning tools, subjects that require an
- understanding of spatial relationships are quite difficult to
- visualize and grasp. With the added dimensionality of 3D however,
- the subject in question tends to take on new depths. In astronomy
- for example, the Solar System is a case where its shear grandeur and
- beauty can be best taught through the use of 3D technology. Relative
- planetary sizes, orbital speeds and inclination, distances, moon orbits,
- etc are all most effectively revealed through 3D technology. VRML2.0
- excels in this area.<BR>
- <BR>
- Using the following VRML2.0 features (interpolators, texture-mapping,
- camera animation, spatialize audio, proximity-sensors, visibility-sensors,
- scripts) the CyberAstronomy demo presents the user with a 3D interactive
- experience showcasing the full glory of our Solar System. The user may
- visit each planet by cycling through pre-scripted "vista points" in the
- tour while clicking on a planet, moon, or space vehicle to get more
- information. <BR>
- <BR>
- A little cinematic drama was added to heighten user experience in the
- form of thematic music for each planet as well as spaceship noises to
- give the user a sense of extra-terrestrial presence. Although planetary
- sizes and distances had to be exaggerated because of scale issues, special
- care was taken to present the relative orbital speeds, sizes, and
- distances as accurately as possible. <BR>
- </TD>
- </TR>
- </TABLE>
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