Collaboration Provides Viewers with Unprecedented 3D Simulation
LONGMONT, Colo. and HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Satellite
imagery provider, DigitalGlobe, has teamed up with an industry leader in
expert modelling and simulation services, AEgis Technologies Group, to
provide NBC Universal with access to a 3D digital model of Beijing during
the network's broadcasts of the Olympic Games.
This is the first time this ground-breaking technology has been
leveraged to develop highly accurate 3D simulation quickly for NBC's
coverage of the Olympics. DigitalGlobe's advanced and highly accurate
imagery from its constellation made it more efficient to process into 3D
modeling. The collaboration between AEgis' simulation technology and
DigitalGlobe's extensive library of satellite imagery content allowed
virtual databases to be rendered in just days. This is also the first time
that an open source platform was leveraged to develop a lightweight and
easy to use true 3D simulation.
"I am pleased to know that our satellite imagery is playing a role in
NBC's broadcast of the Olympic Games," said Jill Smith, chief executive
officer, DigitalGlobe. "We know this technology will provide for a richer
viewer experience and we are proud to be partnering with AEgis to provide
this unique perspective of Beijing and the different sporting venues."
With this technology, NBC will be able to virtually "fly" around the
events and offer its audience simulated views of the inside and outside of
the Beijing sporting venues.
"We are excited about teaming up with DigitalGlobe and NBC to offer
viewers a virtual rendition of the Beijing Olympics," said David King, vice
president, Simulation Development Group of AEgis. "Consumers are becoming
more interested in 3D digital modeling and we are proud to be at the
forefront of providing this technology for companies like NBC."
Not only are these 3D models rendered at 60 frames per second to allow
for smooth transition between venues, but the data can also be exported out
of the model in various formats for use in other applications such as ESRI
ARCmap and Google Earth.
For more information about the satellite imagery and 3D used in this
project please visit digitalglobe-aegistg.com, DigitalGlobe or AEgis
Technologies Group.
About DigitalGlobe
Longmont, Colorado-based DigitalGlobe (http://www.digitalglobe.com) is
a leading global content provider of high-resolution world imagery
solutions. Sourced from our own advanced satellite constellation and aerial
network, our imagery solutions deliver real world perspective to
governments, businesses, technology developers and humanitarian
associations worldwide. The company's imagery solutions consist of one of
the world's largest image libraries, growing at a rate of up to 1 million
square kilometers per day and distributed and accessed through online
search and retrieval, production ready image layers, development tool-kits
for internet enabled applications and devices, and software solutions for
integration with GIS products and services. DigitalGlobe currently operates
the highest-resolution commercial satellite constellation with QuickBird
and the first of two next-generation satellites, WorldView-1. The company
plans to launch its second next-generation satellite, WorldView-2, in the
third quarter of 2009.
DigitalGlobe is a registered trademark of DigitalGlobe.
About AEgis Technologies Group
AEgis has 20 years experience in providing advanced technology and
expert consulting services to industries throughout the world. We create
innovative solutions to challenges requiring specialized knowledge
including expertise in robust sensors for HEL diagnostics, micro and nano
technologies, simulation and software development, integration and
analysis, training simulator development, HLA/DIS technologies,
C4I-to-Simulation interoperability, and Modeling and Simulation VV&A
programs for software/simulations.
To learn more about AEgis, please visit the company's website at
http://www.AEgisTG.com
About NBC Olympics
NBC, "America's Olympic Network," owns the exclusive U.S. media rights
to the Olympic Games, television's most powerful property, through 2012,
which includes Beijing in 2008, Vancouver in 2010 and London in 2012. From
August 8- 24, 2008 NBC Universal will present an unprecedented 3,600 hours
of coverage, highlighted by NBC in primetime with live swimming, gymnastics
and beach volleyball. In August 2004, 203 million viewers watched as the
networks of NBC Universal -- NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Bravo, Telemundo, and
NBC's HD affiliates -- offered a then record 1,210 hours of Olympic
coverage from Athens. For additional information, go to NBCOlympics.com, a
year-round destination for fans of Olympic sports, featuring news, Beijing
previews, athlete features, expert blogs, photos, Olympic video from the
NBC archives and social tools enabling users to build communities around
their favorite sports, post comments and blogs.
SOURCE DigitalGlobe
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Related links:
http://www.digitalglobe.com
http://www.AEgisTG.com/
CONTACT:
Media, Andrea Krull of Racepoint Group,
+1-781-487-4639, digitalglobe@racepointgroup.com, for
DigitalGlobe; or Camille M Gardner, Business Development Manager
of AEgis Technologies Group, +1-256-922-0802,
cgardner@aegistg.com
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