Access Grid atAccess Grid atThe University of MontanaThe University of Montana

Prepared for Internet2 2005 Fall Member ConferencePrepared for Internet2 2005 Fall Member ConferenceByBy

Bob Wachtel,Bob Wachtel,Director of Presentation Technology ServicesDirector of Presentation Technology Services

The University of MontanaThe University of Montana

Missoula, MontanaMissoula, Montana

Bozeman

Spokane

The University of MontanaThe University of Montana 12,000 Student Enrollment12,000 Student Enrollment 554 Full time Faculty554 Full time Faculty 35 Buildings35 Buildings 250 Classrooms250 Classrooms 2 Colleges and 7 Professional Schools2 Colleges and 7 Professional Schools

The University of MontanaThe University of Montana

The University of MontanaThe University of Montana College of Arts & Sciences - 23 DepartmentsCollege of Arts & Sciences - 23 Departments

AnthropologyAnthropology

Division of Biological SciencesDivision of Biological Sciences

ChemistryChemistry

Communication StudiesCommunication Studies

Computer ScienceComputer Science

EconomicsEconomics

EnglishEnglish

Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies

Foreign Languages & Foreign Languages & LiteraturesLiteratures

GeographyGeography

GeologyGeology

History History

Liberal StudiesLiberal Studies

Linguistics ProgramLinguistics Program

Mathematical SciencesMathematical Sciences

Military ScienceMilitary Science

Native American StudiesNative American Studies

PhilosophyPhilosophy

Physics and AstronomyPhysics and Astronomy

Political SciencePolitical Science

PsychologyPsychology

Social WorkSocial Work

SociologySociology

The University of MontanaThe University of Montana College of Forestry and ConservationCollege of Forestry and Conservation

Ecosystem and Conservation SciencesEcosystem and Conservation Sciences Forest ManagementForest Management Society and ConservationSociety and Conservation

The University of MontanaThe University of Montana

Professional SchoolsProfessional Schools School of Business AdministrationSchool of Business Administration School of EducationSchool of Education School of Fine ArtsSchool of Fine Arts Graduate SchoolGraduate School School of JournalismSchool of Journalism School of LawSchool of Law School of Pharmacy and Allied Health SciencesSchool of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences

Information Technology OfficeInformation Technology Office

Information Technology OfficeInformation Technology OfficeAssociate Vice President for Information Technology (CIO)

Ray Ford

Associate CIO – Systems Operation

& SecuritySteve Henry

Presentation & TechnologyServicesDirector,

Bob Wachtel

Web Development GroupManager,Adrian Irish

Client Support ServicesManager,

Lorrie DeYott

Assistant CIO – Technology Support

ServicesLoey Knapp

Assistant CIO – Enterprise Information

SystemsJan Pruyn

Don Morton, Professor,Don Morton, Professor,Computer ScienceComputer Science

Developed 1Developed 1stst AG Node Room @ UMT AG Node Room @ UMT January 2001January 2001 Funded locally by the Vice President for Funded locally by the Vice President for

Research AdministrationResearch Administration Northern Rockies Center for Applied Northern Rockies Center for Applied

Computational ScienceComputational Science

Collaboration with ARSCCollaboration with ARSC NSF EPSCoR InitiativeNSF EPSCoR Initiative

UMT INRA and BRIN CollaborationUMT INRA and BRIN Collaboration

Inland Northwest Research AssociationInland Northwest Research Association DoE Grant to develop SSGP offered at 9 DoE Grant to develop SSGP offered at 9

institutions via H.323 videoconferencinginstitutions via H.323 videoconferencing Biomedical Research Infrastructure Biomedical Research Infrastructure

Network (BRIN) Network (BRIN) Implement AGN node for research Implement AGN node for research

collaborationcollaboration Result - DHC 023 combined AGN / H.323 Result - DHC 023 combined AGN / H.323

videoconferencing facilityvideoconferencing facility

DHC 023 combined AGN / H.323 DHC 023 combined AGN / H.323 videoconferencing facilityvideoconferencing facility

Summer/Fall 2002 design & installationSummer/Fall 2002 design & installation Shared EquipmentShared Equipment

Presenter Equipment – PC and Document cameraPresenter Equipment – PC and Document camera 4 Canon VC-C4 PTZ cameras4 Canon VC-C4 PTZ cameras 3 Video Projectors3 Video Projectors Audio systemAudio system

H.323 Codec InstallationH.323 Codec Installation Polycom VS 4000Polycom VS 4000

AGN using AGTk 1.1AGN using AGTk 1.1 4 Dual processor computers4 Dual processor computers 2 Technician Display monitors2 Technician Display monitors

KVM SwitchKVM Switch Gentner AP 800 Audio processorGentner AP 800 Audio processor

DHC 023 ConnectivityDHC 023 Connectivity

Instructor’sRemoteMonitor

External Computers and Audio

Xternal VGA HD 15

L

R

Room Microphones

Access Grid NodeEquipment Connectivity

WinXX Based PC

Scan Converter

Video Mix

S-VHS VCR

AMX Axcent 3 Pro RS 232 Program In

Relay Lines1Infrared Control

2 3 4 5 6RS 232

AMX AX Link1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1I/O Control

2 3 4 5 6

ALS Transmitter

Wireless MicReceiver

AGN Appliance

Gentner Audio Processor

Input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A B C D

Output1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A B C D

Classroom Camera

Classroom Camera 2

Instructor's CameraLCD/DLP

Video/ DataProjector

VGA DB15hd-F

Video SAudio L

Audio R

Audio Stereo

Video C

VGA DB15hd-F

LCD/DLPVideo/ Data

ProjectorVGA DB15hd-F

Video SAudio L

Audio R

Audio Stereo

Video C

VGA DB15hd-F

LCD/DLPVideo/ Data

ProjectorVGA DB15hd-F

Video SAudio L

Audio R

Audio Stereo

Video C

VGA DB15hd-F

VCR Line L & R

H.323 Codec

V1 V2 V3 VCR VCR Line Mic

V1 V2 V3 V4 VCR Network

Room Microphones

Win98 Based PCHTMM Control

S-VHS VCR

DocumentCamera

Extron CrossPoint 128HVASwitcher 12 in x 8 out

Audio L

Audio R

Output HGBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Output GGBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Output FGBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Output EGBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Output DGBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Output CGBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Output BGBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Output AGBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 1GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 2GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 3GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 4GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 5GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 6GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 7GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 8GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 9GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 10GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 11GBH

R

V

Audio L

Audio R

Input 12GBH

R

V

Classroom Camera 3

Technician’sMonitor

Mono 1

Aux Send 2Aux Send 1

Mono 6Mono 5Mono 4Mono 3Mono 2

Direct Out 1Direct Out 2Direct Out 3Direct Out 4Direct Out 5Direct Out 6

Audio L7 – 8Audio R

Audio L13 – 14Audio R

Audio L11 – 12Audio R

Audio L9 – 10Audio R

Audio LMain Out 1/4

Audio R

Mackie 1402 Audio Mixer

Audio LAux Ret #1

Audio RAudio L

Aux Ret #2Audio RAudio L

Tape OutAudio R

Audio LTape InAudio R

Audio LMain Out XLR

Audio R

Program Audio Amplifier

Speaker Speaker

Volume Control

AXB-Vol3

Chan 3 Out

Chan 1 OutChan 1 InChan 2 OutChan 2 In

Chan 3 In

AX LinkTouchscreen Monitor

Closed Caption Decoder

DHC 023 Student viewDHC 023 Student view

DHC 023 Instructor’s StationDHC 023 Instructor’s Station

DHC 023 Ceiling mounted DHC 023 Ceiling mounted equipmentequipment

DHC 023 Technician viewDHC 023 Technician view

DHC 023 combined AGN / H.323 DHC 023 combined AGN / H.323 videoconferencing facilityvideoconferencing facility

Successful H.323 InstallationSuccessful H.323 Installation INRA Class Spring 2003INRA Class Spring 2003

AGN using AGTk 1.1AGN using AGTk 1.1 Neuroscience Class between UMT, MSU, and Neuroscience Class between UMT, MSU, and

UAFUAF Multiple technical issuesMultiple technical issues

Audio SynchronizationAudio Synchronization Computer FailuresComputer Failures

inSORS AGN Solution inSORS AGN Solution Installed January 2004Installed January 2004

INRA & inSORSINRA & inSORS

INRA Funding for multisite inSORS AGN INRA Funding for multisite inSORS AGN SolutionSolution UMT coordinated purchase May 2004UMT coordinated purchase May 2004

9 inSORS Cubes9 inSORS Cubes inSORS Venue ServerinSORS Venue Server inSORS Record & Store ServerinSORS Record & Store Server

SS 127 AGN / H.323 FacilitySS 127 AGN / H.323 Facility

P&TS installs INRA AGN Sept 2004P&TS installs INRA AGN Sept 2004 AGN eqpt from Don MortonAGN eqpt from Don Morton

3 Sony PTZ Cameras3 Sony PTZ Cameras 3 Epson Video/Data Projectors3 Epson Video/Data Projectors 3 Crown table microphones3 Crown table microphones

Polycom Viewstation FXPolycom Viewstation FX UMT inSORS CubeUMT inSORS Cube AGTk 2.3 coinstalled on inSORS PCAGTk 2.3 coinstalled on inSORS PC

SS 127 Technician/Student viewSS 127 Technician/Student view

SS 127 Instructor viewSS 127 Instructor view

SS 127 Technician ConsoleSS 127 Technician Console

SS 127 Physical ConnectivitySS 127 Physical Connectivity

Montana Technical CollegeMontana Technical CollegeThe National Center for Health The National Center for Health

Care Informatics (NCHCI) Care Informatics (NCHCI)

Uses at The University of MontanaUses at The University of Montana Neuroscience Graduate CourseNeuroscience Graduate Course

Faculty and Students at:Faculty and Students at: Montana State University, The University of Montana, Montana State University, The University of Montana,

University of Alaska – FairbanksUniversity of Alaska – Fairbanks

Inland Northwest Research Alliance MeetingsInland Northwest Research Alliance Meetings Deans and other administrators at:Deans and other administrators at:

Boise State University, Idaho State University, Montana Boise State University, Idaho State University, Montana State University, The University of Montana, University of State University, The University of Montana, University of Idaho, Utah State University, Washington State University, Idaho, Utah State University, Washington State University,

TechTalk: Technicians from the above sites perfecting TechTalk: Technicians from the above sites perfecting their AGN skillstheir AGN skills

LARIAT – WestLARIAT – West Administrator’s meetingsAdministrator’s meetings

INRA Graduate Deans’ MeetingINRA Graduate Deans’ Meeting

Uses at The University of MontanaUses at The University of MontanaCont.Cont.

Access Grid Townhall MeetingsAccess Grid Townhall Meetings Access Grid UsersAccess Grid Users

Stuttgart Germany to South KoreaStuttgart Germany to South Korea Users and technicians sharing new uses, technologies, hints & tipsUsers and technicians sharing new uses, technologies, hints & tips 11stst Tuesday of each month Tuesday of each month

Loose Minds in A Box – an InterPlayLoose Minds in A Box – an InterPlay Musicians, Dancers, Poets, Graphic Artists and a Director Musicians, Dancers, Poets, Graphic Artists and a Director

separately located at:separately located at: University of Maryland, Purdue University, College Park University – University of Maryland, Purdue University, College Park University –

Chicago, University of Utah, The University of Montana, University Chicago, University of Utah, The University of Montana, University of Alaska - Fairbanksof Alaska - Fairbanks

April 15, 16, 17, 2005April 15, 16, 17, 2005 Reprise August 3, 4, 2005 at SIGRAPHReprise August 3, 4, 2005 at SIGRAPH Scheduled for performance at SC|05 November 2005Scheduled for performance at SC|05 November 2005

Loose Minds in a BoxLoose Minds in a Box

U of Montana InvolvementU of Montana Involvement How did we startHow did we start Getting the campus involvedGetting the campus involved PreparationPreparation Setting the themeSetting the theme

Artistic ContributorsArtistic Contributors

Another Language and University of Utah Center for Another Language and University of Utah Center for High Performance ComputngHigh Performance Computng Jimmy Miklavcic – DirectorJimmy Miklavcic – Director Beth – Dresser / Performer Beth – Dresser / Performer Erik Brown - Box BuilderErik Brown - Box Builder

Purdue University, Envision Center for PerceptualizationPurdue University, Envision Center for Perceptualization Dioselin Gonzalez - Virtual RealityDioselin Gonzalez - Virtual Reality T. J. Rogers, Justin Heisler, Joe Humbert - Motion CaptureT. J. Rogers, Justin Heisler, Joe Humbert - Motion Capture Joe Hayes - PerformerJoe Hayes - Performer Carol Cunninghan - ChoreographerCarol Cunninghan - Choreographer David Sigman - Graphic DesignerDavid Sigman - Graphic Designer

Artistic Contributors Artistic Contributors (cont.)(cont.)

University of Illinois, Chicago Electronic Visualization LabUniversity of Illinois, Chicago Electronic Visualization Lab Tina Shah - PerformerTina Shah - Performer Helen Kostis - PerformerHelen Kostis - Performer

University of Maryland at College ParkUniversity of Maryland at College Park Nadja Masura – Poet, DresserNadja Masura – Poet, Dresser Brian Buck - PerformerBrian Buck - Performer

The University of MontanaThe University of Montana Charles Nichols - Composer, ViolinistCharles Nichols - Composer, Violinist

Universty of Alaska, Fairbanks, Arctic Region Universty of Alaska, Fairbanks, Arctic Region Supercomputing CenterSupercomputing Center Miho Aoki - Computer AnimationMiho Aoki - Computer Animation Scott Deal - Composer, PercussionistScott Deal - Composer, Percussionist

Loose Minds in a BoxLoose Minds in a Box

Loose Minds in a BoxLoose Minds in a Box

Loose Minds in a BoxLoose Minds in a Box

Loose Minds in a BoxLoose Minds in a Box

SIGGRAPH performance MPEG4 video SIGGRAPH performance MPEG4 video stream @ stream @ http://www.anotherlanguage.orghttp://www.anotherlanguage.org 35 minute 35 minute

Thank YouThank YouQuestions??Questions??

Bob WachtelBob WachtelE-mail: robert.wachtel@umontana.eduE-mail: robert.wachtel@umontana.edu