Planar StereoMirror on Display at SIGGRAPH and GEOINT

Have you seen Planar's line of StereoMirror displays? Now you'll have a chance to see what all the talk is about during a demonstration that will answer your stereoscopic display questions about the viewing angle, resolution and image quality of these monitors. Planar will exhibit the SD2620W and the newest version, SD2220W, in booth #3627 at SIGGRAPH 2009 in New Orleans, LA, August 4-6 and again in booth #544 at GEOINT 2009 Symposium in San Antonio, TX, October 18-21.

StereoMirror technology enables an unprecedented level of stereo viewing comfort and there is no restrictive "sweet spot" for viewing stereo images or any need to work in a dimly-lit environment. The Stereoscopic displays make it easier for many professionals to do their job. Applications include geospatial and 3D for simulation and training, among others.

Do you use a stereoscopic display for your work? What features do you find most important?

StereoMirror Used For Aerial Surveys

Providing accurate 3D photogrammetric mapping is complicated and photogrammetrists are always looking for monitors that will improve their viewing experiences and aid in verifying data. Planar's StereoMirror SD2420W with Planar's PX 2411W has been used by Keystone Aerial Surveys, Inc. to suit their needs moving into a complete digital workflow and provide better image quality.

In verifying the accuracy of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) used in their orthophoto production process, Keystone's team was able to confirm that the data was "correct" and then, if needed, correct any problem areas quickly and effectively using a StereoMirror. They use Inpho DTMaster and 3D Stealth mouse. The SD2420W widescreen allows each user to view a much larger area without sacrificing the desired image magnification extent which is helpful when working with multiple users.

Are you a photogrammetrist? What stereoscopic viewing features would be beneficial for your work?

SD1710 Stereo/3D Monitor - Now More Affordable

Our entry-level model of the StereoMirror product line is now more affordable. The SD1710 has not undergone any radical changes except an almost 40% reduction in price. It has the same compatibility with graphics cards and stereo supportive software as the other SD products. This model offers 1280x1024 resolution in stereo, while the other StereoMirror products can support resolutions as high as 1920x1200. The only trade offs of the low cost model are slightly more stereo cross-talk and lower brightness than our high-performance line. The viewing performance and comfort of the StereoMirror can now be experienced by even more users. The new SD1710 is perfect for photogrammetry production houses and molecular modeling teams who want to put a StereoMirror on every desktop.

Product highlights include:

• Full SXGA (1280x1024) resolution in stereo
• Flicker-free, high contrast imaging
• Useable in standard office lighting
• Fast (12ms) LCD response time
• Multi – user, wide angle viewing
• Compatible with a number of commercially available graphics cards
• Plug and play with OpenGL and DirectX applications that support stereo
• Simple polarizing glasses are used
• Readily converts from stereo/3D or standard 2D 

StereoMirror and Planetary Research

Planar's StereoMirror is being used at the Carl Sagan Center at SETI Institute to perform planetary surface characteristics research. StereoMirror Case Study: Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute provides details about how the SD2420W stereoscopic monitor is helping researchers like Dr. Ross Beyer with remote sensing and geographical modeling of Mars and other terrestrial planets.

After discussions with his colleagues about the best approach to view stereoscopic images, Dr. Beyer was told that the Planar StereoMirror was working out well for many in his field. So, what was his impression with the SD2420W StereoMirror technology? "It is excellent. The images are presented clearly and crisply, and alignment is trivial. The monitors can be used for reasonable periods without eye fatigue, which I am told is problematical with the older stereo display technologies." says Dr. Beyer.

StereoMirror Goes to West Point

Military Geospatial Technology covered the Geospatial Information Science program at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The article includes a shot of a current cadet using Planar's StereoMirror.

At the heart of that effort is the Geospatial Information Science (GISc) degree program, one of five majors within the Geography and Environmental Engineering Department. The goal of the GISc program, according to its Website, is to give "future Army officers, regardless of branch, the knowledge set to leverage these tools when leading soldiers in our high-tech digital Army."

from Geospatial Academy, Military Geospatial Technology