Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to main content

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
    • Belgian Navy
    • OneBonsai

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    13 Citations (Scopus)

    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

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Training Firefighters in Virtual Reality'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this