Ever wanted to be a deep sea diver? Well now you can! Take your class on an underwater field trip and visit this 3D recreation of the wreck of La Lune, the former flagship of King Louis the 14th, without getting your feet wet.
The wreck has recently been discovered off the coast of Toulon with a treasure trove of over 60,000 different objects. You can visit it here and explore the objects that are strewn across the sea bed when it sank in 1664. You can navigate yourself around freely, or take a guided tour.
Created by Dassault Systemes, using a prototype underwater camera aboard a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) the 420 square meter La Lune wreck site is being captured with absolute accuracy in realistic 3D. The resulting 3D model is being used by the archaeological team for training divers and testing new techniques for exploring the site before heading down there for real.
The simulation would be of interest to History teachers, but it could also provide an interesting story starter for creative writing. Computing teachers could also use it as a interesting example of how simulation technology has real-world applications.
You will need a 3D plugin installed, but it’s free and quick to download. You may need to check with your ICT technician though.
Take a look for yourself at the Operation Lune website.
