Improved Second-Generation 3-D Volumetric Display System. Revision 2

Abstract

The Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center, San Diego (SSC San Diego) Simulation and Human Technology Division has developed and improved its second generation 3-D Volumetric Display System for displaying data, information, and scenes in a three dimensional volume of image space. The system has good potential for many military and commercial applications. Based on a computer controlled laser optics system that projects three laser beams simultaneously onto a 36-inch diameter/18-inch high double helix spinning at 600 revolutions per minute, this system presents 3-D images in an addressable 10 cubic feet of cylindrical volume. This report discusses the four basic disciplines used in development of the Improved Second Generation 3-D Volumetric Display System and provides examples of practical applications of the technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA358303

Entities

People

  • M. Lasher
  • M. Mcdonald
  • N. Acantilado
  • P. Soltan
  • W. Dahlke

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Argon Lasers
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Diodes
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Military Research
  • Optics
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites