Proof-of-Concept: Virtual testing of onboard smoke-extraction systems
This study case is about the usability of a VR–based smoke-extraction application designed to visualize smoke propagation, enable monitoring temperature distributions, and support the validation of automated smoke-extraction control logic in indoor environments. The application was developed mainly by Jussi Haapasaari at Novia University of Applied Sciences with design and testing assistance from Taneli Nyyssönen at University of Turku. The study design an research testing were jointly conducted by the two, although other researchers from both universities took part. The case study is part of the Virtual Sea Trial project.
The main research questions of the study are to find out:
• How can a realistic and high usability smoke simulation be implemented in VR?
• What features are important for VR smoke extraction simulation?
• What advantages does VR provide over other methods for smoke extraction simulation?
The results suggest that realistic, accurate and functionally useful smoke extraction simulations can be implemented in VR without compromising user comfort or usability
