Geoscience Australia

Geoscience Australia (GA) has recently installed a Jumbo Vision visualization solution in its “3D VizLab” to enable its project staff to interactively visualize, explore, discuss, and edit complex multi-dimensional geoscientific and geospatial data and models in a collaborative environment.

As the national government agency for geoscience research and geospatial information in Australia, GA had previously used a basic, low-cost, passive stereo virtual reality system in its “EDGe theatre”. The installation successfully demonstrated the applications and advantages of 3D visualisation technologies, which prompted the agency to advance onto the next level – a large-format, purpose-built 3D visualisation workroom/decision centre. Jumbo Vision International (JVI), was awarded the tender bid. It designed, manufactured and installed an innovative 6m x 2.5m active rear projection system in GA’s “3D VizLab” in March 2006.

The seamless solution, which includes two Christie Mirage S+4K projectors, facilitates GA’s visual presentation of real-time data, models and activities for the agency’s project staff, clients and stakeholders. The visually dynamic displays allow greater interaction among GA’s project teams and leads to better products and communication of science and activities. In addition, the system can also be used to display movies and flythroughs of the agency’s
activities and data to its clients and visitors.

To create a user-intuitive system, JVI integrates the IP-based control features to allow the user to quickly turn the system on and off, set audio levels, dim the lights, select which sources are shown on the screen, and perform many other functions. JVI also provides software to enable soft-edge blending - allowing users to view information as one large seamless 6-metre display.

Jon Stirzaker, head of GA’s Geospatial Applications & Visualisation unit, states: “The large screen of the 3D VizLab is a fantastic way of using a range of applications concurrently and presenting project information to a large group of people.”

He adds: “Developing methodologies to reveal Australia's hidden prospectivity in regions of cover is dependent on our ability to create geological interpretations in three dimensions. Our capacity to work in 3D and provide high quality interpretations and models is a critical part of this process. The 3D VizLab allows us to achieve a better picture of our interpretations, enhances our understanding of the complex data involved, and permits the immersion of more people in a practical working environment.”

“It is a great satisfaction for our staff at Jumbo Vision that this sophisticated system is being used in such a professional manner and outcomes are immediately attained” says Gerhard Kimenkowski, Director of Jumbo Vision.

 

To see photos of this installation, please click on the image below (opens in a new window)

                                                                          

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