three-dimensional data analysis

An application of increasing importance of Virtual Reality (VR) is 3D information analysis and manipulation. The application of virtual reality for complex data analysis allows scientists, engineers, statisticians, and others to become literally immersed in their data, getting full use of the capability of human sight and haptics to process large amounts of information three dimensionally. Immersive and engaging information analysis makes it possible for innovative perspectives of fields and flows that cannot be viewed through traditional means or touched through normal sensory mechanisms. It allows perception and hands-on direction of complex models of ocean currents, atmospheric flows,, macroscale astronomical systems and microscale living and physical processes. It also opens up whole new vistas for responsive search engines and statistical analysis. PawPrint 360 discusses more about this and related topics.

Virtual reality can be used to treat psychological problems. Psychologists use Virtual Reality to treat phobias through simulations that bit by bit expose patients to sources of anxiety in a controlled setting. Patients develop control over the fear-inducing stimuli and overcome their fears. Similarly, when tangible pain reduction methods are insufficient, immersion in virtual reality brings relief to patients with chronic pain by taking their mental attention away from the pain. Link to Virtual Tours Plano, Texas provides further information on this topic.

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