Curtin University Hub for Immersive Visualisation & eResearch (HIVE)
overview
Working for NDY Consulting, MHW Integration was contracted to deliver the Hub for Immersive Visualisation and eResearch (HIVE). This is one of only a handful of such visualization facilities in the world, featuring an array of data visualization facilities including a tile wall, wedge display, dome display and cylinder display. The centre is automated using C-bus lighting and Crestron touchscreen control systems.
Tiled Display
The videowall is constructed using 12 full-HD LCD panels with ultra-thin bezels (2.5mm). It is driven by an RGB Spectrum videowall processor controlled by a Crestron control system. The videowall also accommodates videoconferencing facilities for a truly immersive experience.
The Wedge
Two Projection Design projectors rear projecting onto 3.8 meter diagonal display surfaces mounted in a 90° wedge configuration are used to present stereoscopic 3D content such as 3D volume visualisation, 3D virtual environments and 3D video content.
The Dome
The four-metre diameter domed screen entirely fills the user’s primary and peripheral vision for a truly immersive experience. The dome can be used to explore ultra high resolution 360° panoramas and video content.
The Cylinder
The cylinder includes a three-meter high, eight-meter diameter, 180° cylindrical projection surface. Vision is provided by three Projection Design projectors that are warped and blended to deliver a magnificent stereoscopic 180 degree panoramic surface suitable for a wide range of scientific, investigative and artistic purposes.
This project utilizes some impressive technology including:
- Lightware switching and signal transports
- Stewart screens
- Projection Design F35 projectors
- RGB Spectrum MediaWall 4500 video wall processor
- Crestron control systems
