Chapter 7. Public Safety and Military Applications
Recent world events have heightened awareness of military and public safety functions in society. A great amount of resources have been applied toward ensuring the safety and security of our nation, its citizenry, natural resources, and treasured landmarks. Virtual reality is being applied in a variety of ways to contribute to the well-being of our nation. One of the highest uses of any technology is to save lives. Virtual reality is used to help save lives indirectly by training firefighters, police, and military personnel, as well as in educating the general public, in how to respond in various dangerous situations ranging from natural disasters such as tornados and earthquakes to acts of terrorism. ...
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