Research report: virtual reality use for simulation of controlled environment for academic purposes

Abstract

Several Science and technology institutions of RJ state have played an important role for Brazilian society. An example of these institutions is the Instituto de Engenharia Nuclear (Nuclear Engineering Institute). The activities on IEN generate products and services such as produce and provide radiopharmaceuticals, tests and analyses of material, collection of radioactive waste and human resources training. However, even in the information era, not every citizen can access the generated knowledge in these institutions. Given this scenario we can see the population lack of knowledge, so this kind of information should be better publicized, mainly for public at school age; For this purpose, the IEN Facilities has a scheduled technical visit program for students on school age, however, due to the nature of their activities, many of its facilities have access restrictions.