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Modelling “Space Blocks” now available in the CDF

6 November 2009 It has long been recognised that a picture is worth “a thousand words”, but it is our experience that a 3D model is worth “a thousand pictures”. This is particularly true during conceptual design studies in the CDF where it is sometimes difficult to impart ideas relating to spacecraft orientation with regards to its solar array or its antenna pointing requirements. In fact models have been used for many years to evaluate the efficacy of designs on issues such as satellite accommodation, comparison of configuration options or even lander release sequences.

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The CDF goes 3D

2 August 2009 Since the move to its new facility, the CDF has started to use a new state of the art equipment aiming to enhance the quality of the inter-disciplinary communication: Stereoscopic vision representation.

Embedded in the main room projection system, this stereoscopic effect allowing 3D content to be displayed is activated by the flip of a switch. The only other requirement is that the user(s) must wear special glasses to be able to appreciate the depth perception of objects which is not possible by the simple use of a 2D representation.

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