Digital Twin of Titanic Reveals New Insights into Tragic Sinking

National Geographic’s new documentary showcases a detailed 3D reconstruction of the Titanic wreck, reshaping historical understanding and advancing preservation efforts.

• The digital twin, created from 715,000 images and millions of laser measurements, offers an unprecedented view of the Titanic's wreckage down to individual rivets.
• New evidence suggests heroic efforts by crew members to maintain electricity and send distress signals, with an open steam valve confirming their actions.
• The reconstruction challenges long-held beliefs about the ship's breakup, showing it was violently torn apart rather than splitting cleanly in two.
• The digital model serves as a critical preservation tool, capturing the rapidly deteriorating wreck in high resolution for future research and study.
• Plans are underway to use the digital twin for public engagement, allowing virtual exploration of the Titanic through immersive VR technology.

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