What does CAVE mean in UNCLASSIFIED

CAVE stands for Cave Activated Virtual Environment. It is a type of immersive environment, usually consisting of three walls which make up a large 3D space where users can interact with virtual objects and images. The walls are typically made from a combination of rear projection screens, and the setup further includes tracking systems and stereoscopic projectors, to create the immersive experience.

CAVE works by projecting 3D images on its wall-mounted screens, while tracking systems detect the movement of viewers as they navigate virtual environments. This enables users to move around inside the picture and engage with the projected image as if it were real. Additionally, stereo projectors help generate immersive experiences that allow users to see different angles depending on their viewpoint within the cave.

Due to its ability to facilitate powerful interactions between people and objects in 3D spaces, CAVE is used by a variety of industries including Manufacturing, Medicine and Education among others. For example, manufacturers use this technology for product development purposes; medical professionals use it for simulations; educational institutions employ it for training purposes; architects use it for design visualization; museums deploy it for exhibits; etc.

Common applications include interactive content such as simulations, training & education tools, product design/engineering analysis/visualization projects, data visualization/exploration projects, collaborative meetings or presentations, and virtual tours/mixed reality experiences.

Depending on usage requirements and customization needs, prices start at around $200K USD per tech bay but can go up significantly based on user demands. Higher end setups can cost upwards of several million dollars due to additional equipment costs like motion capture sensors or tracking cameras needed for more advanced interactions switching between users and AV inputs in the same group setting.

Yes; various types of partial solutions are available that provide more limited experiences compared to a full CAVE system but offer more budget-conscious alternatives such as projection domes or dome booths built from simple panels along with tracking cameras instead of full projection walls or active stereoscopic 3D hardware systems with head mounted displays (HMDs).

While it's technically possible to build your own version - unless you have significant technical know-how or an experienced team helping you out - you're better off using existing vendors if you need something that fulfills production-level quality standards quickly without any risks associated with designing large-scale installations from scratch.

Yes; since these types of environments provide extensive immersion levels enabling natural motion capture capabilities through their tracking technologies involving sometimes very sophisticated hardware setups - it's always important to be aware that manipulation of sensitive components might require specific certifications (depending on how the setup will be used) so precautionary measures should always be taken when interacting with complex systems like these.

High-end performance is paramount when working with high levels/fidelity content within Caves—this means having top tier GPUs installed that support resolutions up to 8K visuals (if needed) ensuring smooth operations no matter what type/level complexity content is currently displayed inside the environment.