Research report: a mobile game based on virtual reality tools to inform the population about the nuclear power plant’s emergency plan

Abstract

With the growth and expansion of the Brazilian’s nuclear power plants, is important that the population knows the benefits and safety measures of this type of energy. The emergency plans of the Brazilian PWR Angra 1  is a set of instructions that locals should adopt in case of an eventuality . On the other hand, virtual reality applications are used as a trying to promote a more playful, engaging and motivating way of communication and learning. Looking forward at this new technology as a form of the diffusion of science, Instituto de Engenharia Nuclear (IEN – RJ) has made many researches  using virtual reality tools. In this line of thought, this multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary work aims to use VR technology in a 3D computer game to teach about nuclear energy, its benefits and risks, as well as aspects related to the security of installations and population. To this end, an educational game for mobile devices will be developed with the programs SketchUp make and Unity3D Engine allied with the Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2017.