Comparative Study of Stereoscopic Techniques Applied to a Virtual Globe

Abstract

For years, stereoscopy has been related to photogrammetry in topography. However, these methods are not efficient for virtual globes because the effect is only visible from one view point and this restricts interactivity. By using synthetic image techniques in order to generate stereo-paired images, we can produce visible effects from any view point. In this paper, we present a comparative study of stereoscopic techniques in virtual globes supported by a test carried out among 51 participants. Three devices were used: anaglyphs, an autostereoscopic screen and a quadbuffer system. The aim was to determine which one of the three devices causes a deeper feeling of immersion and which one can be more efficient in a virtual globe. Results show considerable differences between the quadbuffer system and the other devices. The mentioned system causes in the user a stronger feeling of depth and immersion in the virtual globe.     

基于虚拟日变台进行地磁矢量数据日变通化方法

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三维虚拟地球的海洋信息适用性分析及原型研究

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网上全景多视点实时浏览与快速传输系统

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基于网络技术的测震系统在市县地震部门的应用

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虚拟技术在地震应急指挥技术系统中的应用

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SsPmp震相地壳探测方法

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Challenging the Coproduction of Virtual Water and Palestinian Agriculture

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Numerical simulation of kinetic friction in the fracture process of rocks in the framework of General Particle Dynamics

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