Explore virtual environments and fully visualise engineering models and scientific models using anything from Earth Observation and climate data to 3D models of complex molecules with the 3D HD Dual Projection Facility in the Catapult building.

The facility consists of two high-luminance active stereo 3D projectors, giving a total screen resolution of 3400 x 1200 on a 5.5m by 1.9m screen. It features a high-power graphics workstation, a head-tracking system and a touch-screen command-and-control system. Software available in the room includes: Geovisionary, Paraview, Chimera, TechViz, OpenSceneGraph, and 3D Slicer.

It is also possible for you to connect your own laptop to the projector and screens, and ceiling speakers are available for an enhanced audio experience.

The facility was installed by Virtalis and is operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

Floor: 0

Dimensions: 7.6m x 5.9m

Layouts: Boardroom (Capacity 14), U-Shape (Capacity 14), Theatre (Capacity 30)

Attributes: Conference Phone, Overhead Projector, Projection Screen, Television

Technical Support: All room bookings come with technical support for set-up. Please let us know what requirements you have at the time of booking so we can ensure the appropriate support is available on the day. Any additional support throughout your time in our meeting rooms may be subject to additional charges.

Catering: Our caterers provide a range of services, from tea and coffee to day delegate catering, to a wood fired pizza truck and doughnut wall! Please see the below brochure for the full menu.