Interactive "Virtual" Environments

Why use HPC? Interactive viewing of large geometric datasets
. . . Comparison with desktop games and VRML

Large datasets
. . . Town planning and geographic information systems
. . . Oil and gas exploration
. . . Factory and car design and simulation

Dynamic geometric datasets
. . . Scientific visualisation
. . . Molecular modelling
. . . Weather simulation

Stereographics
. . . Enhanced immersion, entertainment
. . . Improved interpretation of complex geometric relationships
. . . Penalty of up to 2 in performance

Specialised supercomputing
. . . OpenGL (Direct3D, VRML, ....)
. . . SGI, InfiniteReality
. . . Distributed OpenGL

Special hardware: Caves, wedges, walls, Immersa-desks

Swinburne VR theatre
I'm happy to demonstrate the VR theatre to interested students given that you can arrange a group of 6 or more. I'm also interested/prepared in working with students who might wish to base projects on applications of stereographics and VR environments. The theatre is available for approved student projects.