Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. This book discusses some of the computer technology involved in virtual reality and how it has been used and will be used in the future. Readers find out how the dual screen inside the helmet trick viewers into thinking images are three dimensional. They also learn about how VR is being used to compose music, to improve driver training, and to help the disabled.
Color photographs depict the various scientists at work, their equipment, and imaging techniques.
Diagrams, maps and a glossary, as well as bibliographic and electronic references, are included.