Scientific Computing and Visualisation: Facilities
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The Scientific Computing and Visualisation group makes extensive use of the Swinburne Green II Supercomputer and the Swinburne University Enhanced Virtual Reality Theatre.
Swinburne University Enhanced Virtual Reality Theatre (E-VR Theatre)
Swinburne University has operated a Virtual Reality Theatre since 1999. The Theatre has performed an important multi-faceted role as a showcase of Swinburne capabilities in research and innovation, and as a high profile venue for public outreach and education. During the last five years alone, the VR Theatre hosted over 10,000 people in more than 300 AstroTour sessions. As a digital cinema production suite, the VR Theatre was a crucial component of Swinburne’s contributions to the 2013 IMAX 3D production "Hidden Universe 3D".
E-VR Theatre supports four independent modes of operation in the one location:
1. A research facility for advanced data visualisation;
2. A public outreach space for the AstroTour program;
3. A teaching space showcasing Swinburne research capabilities in Science, Engineering and Technology; and
4. A production facility suitable for large-format digital cinema work.
Funding for the Swinburne University E-VRT was provided through the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology Infrastructure Investment Scheme (2014) and Swinburne Research.
Stereoscopic 3D Projection System
The Stereoscopic Projection System comprises:
- Mac
- 2 x Hitachi CP-WU9410 projectors
4K Projection System
The 4K Projection System comprises:
- Sony VPL-VW1100ES projector
Colloquium System
The Colloquium System comprises:
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