The first 3D models of Endeavour have been released. While these are only basic 3D ‘sketches’ they provide a good perspective on the proportions and fundamental layout of the hull and superstructure. Endeavour will have overall length of just under 300 metres and a mast-to-mast height of 150 metres.
The first 3D models of Endeavour have been released, providing a new perspective on the proposed design. While these are only basic 3D ‘sketches’ they provide a good perspective on the proportions and fundamental layout of the hull and superstructure. Endeavour will have overall length of just under 300 metres and a mast-to-mast height of 150 metres.
I've just seen an article which showcases some very cool console interfaces designed for the new sci-fi show Nightflyers. Of course being sci-fi these designs don't actually have to work, just hint at underlying functionality and otherwise look cool. By comparison, the console designs for Endeavour have to actually work as well as look good.
With more ship's systems reaching late development, the need for a functional environment in which to test these is becoming apparent. At the current stage this will not require the full bridge.To this end, concepting has begun for a small scale simulator for testing purposes, along with personnel candidate screening, systems familiarisation and training, and crew co-ordination and ship-handling drills. As a secondary aim, this will allow the development team to monitor crew interraction and behavious to help inform design of the full size bridge.
This is high-level design sketch of another possible bridge layout. This concept draws on more traditional Ops Room/Command Centre designs, but has a more integrated approach to including specialist support teams - still acoustically isolated from the main bridge area to an extent, but easily acessible as needed.
I've been having discussions with different teams across the vessel dev program about what they want to see for their area on Endeavour's bridge. I've had a go at reflecting this in a concept layout sketch and I'd appreciate feedback and suggestions.
As control systems for vessel systems are being delivered, some thought needs to be given to the layout and configuration of the vessel's command centre.
The design goal for the command centre is to ensure that the commanding officer has access to the information necessary for command decisions, and that those decisions can then be executed by senior crew.
We're getting a first look at what Endeavour's control consoles will look like with the release of design notes for a "monitoring visualisation" (or widget) called the Radial Monitor. It's just one of a series that are in development, but gives an indication of the design direction. You can take a look at this blog entry.
The first 3D models of Endeavour have been released. While these are only basic 3D ‘sketches’ they provide a good perspective on the proportions and fundamental layout of the hull and superstructure. Endeavour will have overall length of just under 300 metres and a mast-to-mast height of 150 metres.
