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Title: Systems and methods for interactive virtual reality process control and simulation

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OSTI ID:873994

A system for visualizing, controlling and managing information includes a data analysis unit for interpreting and classifying raw data using analytical techniques. A data flow coordination unit routes data from its source to other components within the system. A data preparation unit handles the graphical preparation of the data and a data rendering unit presents the data in a three-dimensional interactive environment where the user can observe, interact with, and interpret the data. A user can view the information on various levels, from a high overall process level view, to a view illustrating linkage between variables, to view the hard data itself, or to view results of an analysis of the data. The system allows a user to monitor a physical process in real-time and further allows the user to manage and control the information in a manner not previously possible.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
Assignee:
Westinghouse Savannah River Company (Aiken, SC)
Patent Number(s):
US 6289299
OSTI ID:
873994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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