Press Room

Panoram Exhibits Visual Solutions for Defense and
Homeland Security Application

May 6, 2003 - Wash., D.C.

Panoram Technologies, a leading manufacturer and integrator of advanced visualization systems, demonstrated a sampling of their latest offerings today at TechNet International, a premier defense-industry showcase sponsored by AFCEA (the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association). Panoram exhibited their new Digital Imaging Table, an ultra-resolution "electronic map table", and their new MK3, a field-deployable micro command center that features an immersive display mounted into a ruggedized flight case. In keeping with the theme of this year's show, "Homeland Security: IT in the new world, 9-11 and beyond", these display technologies enhance the speed and accuracy of critical decision-making in applications that include command & control, intelligence, surveillance, disaster management and law enforcement.

The Digital Imaging Table (DIT) is a 65-inch display system that allows a team of up to six individuals to simultaneously view extremely high-resolution imagery, such as satellite photos, maps, GIS data, military assets and other digital information. The table-orientation of the DIT (inspired by the "map tables" and "sand tables" used for centuries by military commanders) promotes a unique form of human-data interaction and collaboration. By standing at the table and facing the other members of the team, users of the DIT become more actively involved in the decision-making process. Unlike with a wall-oriented display, users get up-close to the imagery. Also, the DIT offers a natural orientation for much of the data used in defense-applications, which is frequently downward looking. With a resolution approaching that of paper (2300 X 1840 = 4.23 million pixels), the DIT produces images at a level of detail and clarity that is unprecedented for collaborative displays. Furthermore, it accommodates a multitude of video and computer video sources, making it ideal for "data fusion." The DIT can be installed into an existing facility without facility modifications, and can even be placed in the midst of an operations center, allowing for quick and easy access by users from nearby workstations

For defense and homeland security tasks that must be carried out in the field, Panoram's MK3 kit offers the advantages of immersive display technology in a ruggedized, quick-deploy form factor. The kit includes an integrated display featuring a wrap-around array of flat panel LCD monitors offering 43.5" x 11.5" of screen real estate and 3.9 Megapixels (3840 x 1024) of resolution. The display provides 12 discreet computer video, S-video and video inputs, as well as a complete sound system with audio inputs, mic/headphone jacks and built-in speakers. This combination of vast screen real estate and multiple inputs enhances the users' ability to manage massive amounts of data from a variety of sources. Systems can even be set up to accommodate multiple security level data in a deployable compact unit. The display is shock-mounted into a tough, weather-resistant flight case that converts into a bench and table stand in less than ten minutes. The MK3 is perfect for tent-based tactical command centers, WMD first responders, fort security, UAV surveillance support and a myriad of other applications.

Full demonstrations of these state-of-the-art display solutions will take place throughout TechNet at Panoram booth # 1046, May 6-8 at the new Washington, D.C. Convention Center.

Panoram Technologies, Inc. manufactures advanced extreme-resolution display systems for facilities, workgroup and desktop applications. Panoram's display systems create collaborative visualization environments that enable project teams to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity and effectiveness. Panoram's visualization systems are currently being used throughout the world for oil and gas exploration, military and government applications, manufacturing in aerospace and automotive, as well as for universities and scientific computing.