NIST’s Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division is pleased to announce the public release of its Virtual Lab Tour, a “behind the scenes” look into PSCR’s state-of-the-art innovation laboratory and the people working to advance public safety communications research and development (R&D). This multimedia experience consists of 4K videos embedded in a 360-degree space and includes:
A look at eight unique areas in and around the lab
Tour “stops” with PSCR staff including PSCR Division Chief, Dereck Orr
Technology demonstrations showcasing PSCR’s work with lidar, mission critical voice, VR/AR, and more
An option for experiencing the entire tour in VR
Closed captioning for a “sound on” or “sound off” experience
Designed for Accessibility
Since 2016, PSCR has welcomed more than 1,300 visitors on lab tours. Starting in January 2018, tours took place at PSCR’s headquarters in Building 3 of the Boulder, Colorado NIST campus. Now PSCR is making its lab accessible to anyone with an internet connection through the offering of a virtual tour of the facility.
“We’ve catered this tour to be educational whether you’re intimately familiar with PSCR or it’s your first time visiting with us,” said Division Chief, Dereck Orr. “We live in a world where travel just isn’t always possible.” Mr. Orr hopes those new to PSCR will feel comfortable exploring at their own pace and convenience.
The tour features different “stops,” which allows visitors the opportunity to learn about multiple aspects of PSCR — from the pscra virtual available public
