Author(s): Silva, João ; Cardoso, Jorge C. S. ; Pereira, Luís Lucas ; Roque, Licínio
Date: 2024
Persistent ID: https://hdl.handle.net/10316/117214
Origin: Estudo Geral - Universidade de Coimbra
Subject(s): Virtual Reality; Training; Marine Pollution Response
We developed and assessed the Marine Pollution Control Simulator VR, a virtual reality training platform designed to improve the preparedness of marine pollution control teams. Traditional training for marine oil spills is costly and poses logistical and safety challenges. Our VR-based solution offers an immersive environment for training in oil spill containment and recovery, featuring navigation and equipment manipulation. The project emphasizes collaborative emergency response simulations, particularly vessel coordination. A user study evaluated the simulator’s usability, immersion, and potential for simulator sickness. Participants found the VR environment immersive and beneficial for training, though usability and physical discomfort issues were noted. These findings highlight the need for further refinements to enhance user experience and reduce adverse effects.
