The virtual universe will be on display next month at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) when oil major BP switches on its Highly Immersive Visualisation Environment (HIVE) featuring a three-dimensional flight to and through the stars.
Presenting the lunchtime shows from 13 to 16 October will be guest speaker, Director of Astrovisualisation Carter B. Emmart, at the American Museum of Natural History.
The computer generated virtual reality extravaganzas will include simulated flights around the solar system, a trip through the Milky Way and a 14 billion light-year voyage out to the visible limit of the charted universe.
BP first unveiled its virtual reality HIVE technology in the Middle East at ADIPEC two years ago, since then the technology has evolved dramatically. The company now leads in HIVE development with 17 installations around the world and has also introduced the technology to partners such as ADCO in Abu Dhabi. — (menareport.com)
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