Review of existing lighting laboratories for education in virtual environment. Could a lighting virtual laboratory develop?

In the situation of a global pandemic, it turns out that distance virtual learning is the only way out for continuing education of students. In this regard, the application of virtual resources to perform exercises related to lighting technology is a very important task. The report presents review of existing virtual lighting laboratories for education. The purpose of the research is to acquaint the audience with the learning opportunities with the so-called virtual laboratories, which will be more than necessary given the latest world trends. An extensive search for information has been made, which is the result of several months of work. The study provides an overview of various options for the implementation of the required product, including both ready-made systems and proprietary/copyright applications. There are made appropriate conclusions from the study.