CEAL Payload Overview
The CEAL facilities consist of a large, one-of-a-kind, 6-degree of freedom, hydraulic motion platform. The platform can be configured with several different, portable, self-contained laboratory spaces (i.e. “payloads”) that can be physically lifted on to the motion base. These interchangeable payloads will each have unique features and functions.
(1) General Purpose Payload can be outfitted with modifiable features including an instrumented staircase and a force plate floor.
(2) Winter Payload can simulate different conditions such as cold, wind, snow drifts and ice.
(3) Visual Dome Payload contains a high resolution, large field of view (FOV) visual projection system that can be coupled with various movement interfaces (e.g. a linear treadmill or a manual wheelchair with torque-controlled wheels).
All three payloads will be equipped with a surround sound system consisting of eight speakers (two per wall), at least one projector (6 high resolution projectors in the visual dome), and twelve high precision motion capture cameras. When the payload is loaded onto the motion platform, a roof cap with an active robotic safety harness mounted inside will be used and when the payload is parked in the payload hall, a roof cap with a passive safety harness will be used.
