Design a Coaster & Tech Cyclone

The Design a Coaster and Tech Cyclone exhibits were a collaboration of Cyclone Software, the Tech Museum of Innovation, Silicon Graphics, and D. H. Morgan Manufacturing.
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Design a Coaster Image Design a Coaster is an interactive exhibit allowing a user to design a virtual roller coaster. The program employs accurate physics calculations and 3D animation to create a realtime roller coaster simulation. Using context sensitive "help" videos, the user is introduced to basic concepts in physics (kinetic and potential energy, G-forces, and friction) while experimenting with the track.
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The Tech Cyclone is a virtual reality simulator that allows a user to "ride" a roller coaster. The user may ride a coaster of their own design, or select from other existing tracks. The simulation provides a realistic "rider's seat" view using realtime 3D graphics, combined with sound affects and vibration actuators to enhance the visual affect.

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