Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

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Immersive Visualization Environment Upgrade for High Performance Computing and Visualization Research

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Attachment 1 – Specifications

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I. BACKGROUND

The High Performance Computing and Visualization Group (HPCVG), is located in the Applied and Computational Mathematics Division (ACMD) in the Information Technology Laboratory

(ITL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Group develops novel algorithms and implementations for parallel and distributed computation, as well as innovative techniques for immersive scientific visualization in a variety of local and distributed hardware environments. They also develop and utilize techniques and tools of mathematical analysis, parallel and distributed computing, machine learning, and visualization to improve measurement science, including the extension of traditional measurement science to the virtual world. This is all in support of the NIST mission: “To promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.”

HPCVG owns and operates a CAVE (CAVE Automatic Visualization Environment) for its immersive visualization work at the NIST Gaithersburg, MD site. A CAVE is a real-time hardware system that enables the user to see perspective-based true 3D images. For this to function correctly, the hardware system must be designed with real-time capability that enables viewing of real-time images.

This Immersive Visualization Environment (IVE), along with the software that the Group develops, is on a critical path for all research in the Group. Its role is critical in HPCVG’s High

Performance Computing work as it serves to speed code development and enable quick checking for errors as well as validation tests. It enables the visualization, measurement on visualizations, and analysis of results. This has led to solving critical outstanding problems in industry and contributing to the creation of standard reference materials and data. For example, it played a crucial role in the development of the standard reference materials for cement paste, mortar, and concrete.

The CAVE has come to the end of its life as the display system can no longer be maintained. In order to ensure continuity of research efforts and to keep pace with the rapid advancement of technology in this area, it is important that the IVE be upgraded.

II. REQUIREMENTS

A. Minimum Requirements – Dual view capable display

The contractor shall provide: One (1) immersive visualization system meeting or exceeding the following minimum specifications:

Dual-view capability display - ability to support two users with unique head tracked stereoscopic view with the following details:

▪ Vendor Direct View No larger than 1.25mm LED

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- Wall Display System

Direct View LED with no larger than 1.25mm pixel pitch

11' 6" +/- 6” Wide x 8' 6" +/- 4” High

2,880 x 2,000, Pixel Resolution (minimum)

4,000:1 Contrast Ratio

50,000 Hour Light Source

240hz dual-view stereo

- Floor Display System

Direct View LED with no larger than 1.25mm pixel pitch

11' 6" +/- 6” Wide x 3' 0" +/- 4” Deep

2,880 x 744 Resolution (minimum)

4,000:1 Contrast Ratio

50,000 Hour Light Source

240hz dual-view stereo

- Structural System

Capable of holding the Direct View LED display as a free-standing structure

Pixel gaps between display surfaces should be no more than 2mm.

As part of its capability narrative, vendor shall specify the floor holding capacity required by the display and structure.

- Cabling System

Capable of reaching the rack as indicated in diagram

Cables should be designed to reach rack under a raised floor system

- Tracking System

6-DOF position tracking throughout the CAVE, and extending at least 8’ back from the front wall for these objects:

• Three (3) glasses frames (all unique)

• Three (3) hand-held input controllers (all unique) capable of minimum of one joystick (X/Y) input and 4 button input activations

• Two (2) wrist/ankle trackers (all unique)

• Two (2) additional rigid body trackers (all unique)

All required tracking and calibration software

Tracking precision (measured >1m from screen surfaces) should be at least 0.5mm and 0.5° RMS

Capable of producing VRPN output

- 3D System

Twelve pair Active Shutter Dual-view Stereoscopic Glasses

RF Stereo signal Emitter

System Synchronization

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- Desktop Console System

Minimum On/Off control button

Monitor Extension System providing connectors to two UHD (3840x2160) monitors on control desk

- Computer System – NIST supplied

To ensure the computer system that drives the display meets all NIST security regulations, NIST will procure the system outside of this requirement. The following actions shall be taken:

1: Vendor shall provide the minimum computer requirements required to drive the display as part of its capability narrative.

2: NIST will provide the said computer system for configuration and testing.

3: Vendor shall demonstrate to NIST correct display & tracking of computer by the end of the installation at NIST.

- Equipment Rack

Equipment Rack with Caster Base

Side Panels and Locking Front

Equipment Cooling System

Cable Management System

Power Distribution System

Shelving, Blanks, and Vents

- Power and cooling requirements:

As part of its capability narrative, vendor shall specify the electrical power requirements for display, rack equipment and computer.

As part of its capability narrative, vendor shall specify the heat generation of display and rack equipment.

- Application Software – NIST supplied

Software compatibility requirements for the display include: Vrui, VRPN, FreeVR, ParaView, LidarViewer, OpenSceneGraph, and OpenGL.

- System testing:

▪ The vendor shall be responsible for installing and then demonstrating the entire working system at the NIST installation site.

▪ As part of the vendor’s demonstration the following system tests shall be performed by the vendor:

• Stereographically display polygonal models such as the industry standard Utah Teapot and Stanford Bunny.

• Tracking system capable of simultaneously tracking the 6-DOF position of the head of three (3) individual viewers, along with three (3) hand-held controllers, plus at least two (2) other rigid body objects.

• Demonstration of dual-view stereoscopic rendering and display.

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- Standard Warranty:

90 days after user acceptance. This includes, as necessary, parts warranty, shipping, on-site labor, and any travel-related expenses.

Site Preparation Location:

CAVE room Dimensions

• The CAVE room consists of 4 modules: 44’x22’ => 968 sq feet

The location of the Display system is shown on the included drawing (i.e. Display System

Drawing)

III. Delivery

Delivery shall occur within 4 months after receipt of order (ARO). Further, the contractor shall install the system at NIST and provide the required demonstration within 4 weeks after delivery.

IV. Delivery Address

The National Institute of Standards and Technology

100 Bureau Drive, Building 225, Room B141

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640