Virginia Tech, a partner in the National Computational Science Alliance, has worked with NCSA for the past year to develop its CAVE project. With the help of NCSA CAVE staff, they developed a number of CAVE applications that allow scientists to view their data in a realistic, immersive environment. As an Alliance partner, VT will continually evaluate the usability of VR tools and applications in its CAVE environment and, when appropriate, disseminate them to the scientific community. At Virginia Tech, the CAVE will be used by faculty and students from all university disciplines. Mathematics professors can bring their students inside geometric shapes, engineering classes can put together and take apart complex structures.
Veterinary surgeons can prepare for operations by viewing large-scale simulations of animal organs.
Architecture students can design 3D structures and rearrange them with a wave of a wand. From interior design walk-throughs to scientific visualization, the CAVE will bring together disciplines from throughout the campus, and give us a new perspective on our colleagues' work. All rights reserved. Do not copy or redistribute in any form.