Training Firefighters in Virtual Reality

M. Bellemans, D. Lamrnens, J. De Sloover, T. De Vleeschauwer, E. Schoofs, W. Jordens, B. Van Steenhuyse, J. Mangelschots, S. Selleri, C. Hamesse, T. Freville, R. Haelterman

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Abstract

Virtual Reality applications have become mainstream, not only for gamers, but also (to a lesser extent) for industry, where they can be used for training in settings that would be too dangerous, or too expensive, to replicate in real life. In this paper we give a description of a recent Virtual Reality application that was built in close collaboration between the Royal Military Academy, the Belgian Navy and industry to allow future fire-fighters to be trained in a virtual reproduction of a ship's quarters. Not only does this development serve to enhance the training syllabus but it also paves the way for future innovation according to the 'Triple Helix' concept.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 International Conference on 3D Immersion, IC3D 2020 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780738112206
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2020
Event2020 International Conference on 3D Immersion, IC3D 2020 - Virtual, Brussels, Belgium
Duration: 15 Dec 2020 → …

Publication series

Name2020 International Conference on 3D Immersion, IC3D 2020 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2020 International Conference on 3D Immersion, IC3D 2020
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityVirtual, Brussels
Period15/12/20 → …

Keywords

  • Firefighting
  • Innovation
  • Virtual Reality

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