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structure expensive could without models examine first Similarly molecular constructing i Tet basic design ofbuilding to the computer in properly coded form He could then walk through that building and withspecial tracking probe indicate where he wished to make changes of walls doors ceilings and so forth In this manner he could produce the final design ofchemist structures doctor could walk throughhuman heart and an engineer could seemicro-circuit At the present time researchers are delving into the problem of real timee simulation of non static moving objects Projected applications include in particular ground training of astronauts Not only could the trainee handle the controls ofmock-up capsule and observe its reactions from the pilotseat but he could also step outside of the capsule and see its behaviour in response to hypothetical maneuvers More mundane applications include driver training and freeway planning and possibly three-dimensional TV The computer graphics program at the university operates underfive million dollar three year Defense ment 294 grant largest program Depart on campus R CRT simulation