3d Visualization, Simulation and Virtual Reality in Accelerator Development

Visualizing complex beamline designs, animating installation procedures and virtually walking through planned facilities 3D modelling is a powerful tool with a broad range of applications in accelerator development. The poster gives examples for established and emerging 3D modelling applications at the European XFEL and their benefits: 3D visualization enables inspection and compliance analysis of interfacing systems and components. Simulations enable early verification of e.g. safety and transportation concepts. Digital humans can be inserted into accelerator models to perform e.g. reachability and field-of-sight studies for installation works. Movies of transport and installation procedures can be created for staff training. And ultimately, stereo projection can be used to inspect and simulate designs and processes in virtual environments. 3D modelling helps discovering and resolving design issues earlier and leads to large savings in time and cost.