VolcanoVR: The visualization of geological data in a 3D virtual reality environment as a multipurpose research, monitoring and outreach tool

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VolcanoVR: The visualization of geological data in a 3D virtual reality environment as a multipurpose research, monitoring and outreach tool

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Victoria University of Wellington

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With the increasing size and variety of geological datasets, visualisation can be challenging. Here, we demonstrate the possibilities of volcanic data visualisation utilising virtual reality (VR) and 3D game engine technology to create a robust and adaptable program (called VolcanoVR) to display complex datasets for the purposes of volcano monitoring, education/outreach and research. VolcanoVR was developed using Unity 3D and the C# programming language with application to the Taupo Volcanic ...

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Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2022

Creator

Hansen, Kristian

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/VolcanoVR_The_visualization_of_geological_data_in_a_3D_virtu...

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Volcanology / Virtual and mixed reality / volcanology / data visualisation / virtual reality / unity / School: School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences / Virtual Reality and Related Simulation / Expanding knowledge in the earth sciences / Expanding knowledge in the information and computing sciences / Degree Discipline: Geology / Degree Level: Masters / Degree Name: Master of Science

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