TRACC Collaboratory
The TRACC Collaboratory is available to TRACC collaborators, USDOT partners and Argonne National Laboratory divisions/groups. The TRACC
Collaboratory provides space for meetings, workshops, seminars and training classes. The TRACC Collaboratory resources can enrich the meeting
experience for all participants. Events that benefit from sharing both audio/video and data among geographically distributed participants are
prime applications for the technologies available at TRACC. The TRACC resources allow multiple participants to meet without having to physically
travel to one specific site, thus making efficient use of time and travel. The TRACC Collaboratory can accommodate a variety of differently
equipped sites to facilitate collaborative sessions. The TRACC Collaboratory expert staff is available to assist you in planning your event. The facilities include: Large group facility Auditorium style - 60 people Classroom style - 30 people Technology available: Two HD projectors with screens HD Polycom (H.323/H.239 videoconference) with two HD PTZ cameras supporting up to eight sites Adobe Connect; including required audio hardware Conference Room Accommodates 10 -12 people Technology available: HD projector 55" LCD display HD Polycom (H.323/H.239 videoconference) with HD PTZ camera supporting four sites Adobe Connect; including audio hardware Group rooms for collaborators Ten workstations available for users with ANL domain accounts Contact TRACC staff for availability of workstations TRACC staff can provide guidance in determining appropriate technologies to support/enhance the experience. Glossary H.323-based Videoconferencing - allows multipoint video conferences with quality audio, video (in some cases HD video) as well as data presentations. Adobe Acrobat Connect - users connect via standard browser in a one-to-many environment. For more information, contact: Penny Kolpacki, pkolpacki@anl.gov - reservations Joe Reitzer, joer@anl.gov - technology consultant |