3D space images 'moon' and hallucinate at the CNES in Paris

The Norwegian company projectiondesign, who designs, manufactures and markets a range of high-performance projectors for professional applications, has provided F35 AS3D active stereo projection technology for a futuristic collaboration room at the National Center for Space Studies (CNES), a French government body in charge of national space development.

Projectiondesign has announced that the National Center for Space Studies (CNES), the French space agency responsible for the development and implementation of France's space policy in Europe, has implemented a projection solution based on the F35 AS3D active stereo 3D projection platform. The agency's task is to invent the space systems of the future, develop space technology and ensure France's independent access to space. The agency carries out its work in various locations and maintains the main launch systems activities in Paris Daumesnil, where the projectiondesign 3D solution has been installed.

Johan Besnainou, director for Spain and Scandinavia at Antycip Simulation, the company that carried out the design of the audiovisual system and the integration of the project, has pointed out: “The CNES wanted the 'room of the future' to be designed in which specialists and experts, so that space scientists and other qualified academics could see real-time data from complex space systems, missions and other activities in 3D. It was a real pleasure to work with this great client. “.

“Our solution used a pair of projectiondesign F35 AS3D active stereo DLP projectors with specially designed lenses, mounted on the ceiling parallel to each other and facing a front projection surface of 6 meters wide by 1,8 m. high. In front, a horseshoe-shaped meeting table has been placed where scientists can sit and view the image with the help of Xpand 3D glasses.”, Besnainou added.

Each of the 14 Delegation desk has its own laptop tray and, thanks to the installation of four ART TP tracking cameras, Scientists can use a 'flight controller'’ to scroll through computer-generated scenes displayed on the screen. Data is derived using Techviz software, while a pair of permanently installed laptops with built-in video capture cards deliver images to the projectors.

Reliable projection system

“The client had a requirement for very high resolution 3D data processing, so with the F35 AS3D's ability to deliver the resolution of 3648 x 1200 required pixels at a refresh rate of 120 Hz, without any data compression, made it the obvious choice. The projectors are easy to integrate with the rest of the room systems and their output quality and reliability are beyond reproach.. The results are excellent and CNES is delighted with the immersive projection system that we have delivered, allowing the space agency team to work just two meters away from the screen and without shadow.”, Besnainou has concluded.

For your part, Anders Løkke, director de Marketing de projectiondesign, has pointed: “When we launched the F35 series as the highest resolution DLP projector available for commercial use, Scientific visualization used at CNES was one of our main target applications. Now, with the F35 AS3D, we can offer these same levels of image detail in 3D, without the need for any of the devices normally associated with data compression. CNES is a fundamental player in the European space program and one of the main sources of initiatives that help maintain the competitive advantage of Europe and France in this global industry.. Therefore, We are delighted that they have chosen projectiondesign for this important new research facility, and we are sure that this is the beginning of a new great end customer relationship for us. “