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Virtual reality and planetary explorationExploring planetary environments is central to NASA's missions and goals. A new computing technology called Virtual Reality has much to offer in support of planetary exploration. This technology augments and extends human presence within computer-generated and remote spatial environments. Historically, NASA has been a leader in many of the fundamental concepts and technologies that comprise Virtual Reality. Indeed, Ames Research Center has a central role in the development of this rapidly emerging approach to using computers. This ground breaking work has inspired researchers in academia, industry, and the military. Further, NASA's leadership in this technology has spun off new businesses, has caught the attention of the international business community, and has generated several years of positive international media coverage. In the future, Virtual Reality technology will enable greatly improved human-machine interactions for more productive planetary surface exploration. Perhaps more importantly, Virtual Reality technology will democratize the experience of planetary exploration and thereby broaden understanding of, and support for, this historic enterprise.
Document ID
19950055874
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mcgreevy, Michael W.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, US, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publisher: American Astronautical Society (Science and Technology Series, Vol. 81)
ISSN: 0278-4017
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 91-322
Accession Number
95A87473
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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