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Why Does the Doppler Effect Matter in Virtual Reality?

Mark Arguinbaev by Mark Arguinbaev
October 11, 2017
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Most people will have heard of the Doppler Effect at some point in their life. More specifically, the Doppler Effect is an increase or decrease in the frequency of sound or light depending on how the source is moving in relation to the observer. The Doppler Effect is also present in virtual reality and should be treated accordingly. Implementing a realistic effect in VR is absolutely necessary.

The Doppler Effect in Virtual Reality

To create a proper virtual experience, we need the Doppler Effect. That may sound strange, but it really shouldn’t surprise anyone. Our ears are so accustomed to this effect we hardly pay attention to it. We hear cars moving toward us from quite a distance away. It is only normal this effect should be present in virtual reality as well. Particularly where all of the horror game industry is concerned.

Most of the early VR games all focus on scary experiences. There appears to be a huge market for jump scares in VR right now. The Doppler Effect can make or break such an experience, though. Hearing faint sounds from far away, which grows louder and more ominous as you move closer is only normal. However, the absence of the Doppler Effect can break the immersive aspect of such an experience.

The Doppler Effect is about more than just sound, though. It also pertains to the frequency of light as the source comes closer toward or moves away from the observer. If you see a light in the distance while wearing a VR headset, you’d expect it to become brighter as you move toward said object. If that does not happen, the human brain will write off the experience as unrealistic. That is something all VR developers should avoid.

Considering how virtual reality is all about creating realistic and immersive experiences. The Doppler Effect should not be overlooked by any means. It helps to create a realistic atmosphere players can enjoy at all times. We can only hope more developers and manufacturers try to enhance the Doppler Effect in virtual reality moving forward.

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