Cranfield University Receive 3D perception’s Sim Display System

3D perception has completed the simulator visual display system upgrade at Cranfield University, supporting their aeronautical research and development activities. The unique engineering research flight simulation facility enables Cranfield University to undertake a wide variety of research programs in areas such as avionics, flight control systems, and human factors.

The technology refresh comes many years after 3DP’s delivery of the original system, which was one of the company’s first installation sites. The system has been in continuous operation since it’s delivery and, according to Cranfield’s Dr. Tim Mackley, Head of Aerospace Integration Research Centre, “Our existing system had served us very well, but it was simply time to take advantage of the brighter and higher resolution technologies available today and to keep the pace with our needs for research and development. The 3D perception installation ran smoothly and we were delighted with their professionalism and service.”

That original system included 3DP’s in-house developed warp and blend capable projectors, an immersive screen, and related mechanical and support structures. 3DP has since moved on from developing projectors, in favor of producing their projector and content agnostic display processer, nBox, which can power any commercial off the shelf projector with warp and blend, scenario management, dynamic eyepoint, and many other features. Based on the long-term success of the original system, Cranfield University contracted 3DP to supply and integrate the updated technologies, and provide on-site integration, training, and testing services. This was successfully completed in late March of this year.