VSimulators at Bath
University of BathBath
VSimulators at Bath is a University of Bath-managed facility that combines large-amplitude sway motion with control of light, sound, temperature and humidity and projected virtual reality.
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Key facts
- Published facility identity
- UKCRIC says VSimulators at Bath is a building-sway motion and environment simulator based at, and managed by, the University of Bath.
Testing capabilities
Building-sway motion simulation
The Bath installation has a room that physically replicates large-amplitude sway motion, with bi-axial lateral motion and an added possibility of yaw motion.
Controlled environment and virtual reality
The room has a controllable internal environment covering light, sound, temperature and humidity, coupled with projected two- and three-dimensional virtual reality.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Published room and motion figures | 3 m × 4 m × 3 m test room; up to ±400 mm in both lateral directions; 0.05–6 Hz; 0.004–0.6 m/s² | UKCRIC publishes these figures alongside bi-axial lateral motion and the possibility of yaw. Confirm the applicable axes, motion profile, payload, environmental settings and simultaneous operating conditions directly with the facility. |
| Published environmental-control figures | 50–2,000 lux; 2,000–6,500 K; 20–80% RH; 15–40°C air and radiant temperature; 0–100 Lp dB | These are the environmental-control figures published on the UKCRIC facility page. Confirm accuracy, tolerances, combinations, availability and suitability for the proposed programme directly with the facility. |
Access and contact
The UKCRIC page lists facility use for academic researchers, industry for applied research and consultancy, and PhD students. It names Dr Antony Darby and publishes A.P.Darby@bath.ac.uk as the facility information route. Confirm technical suitability, availability, access terms, safety requirements, price, lead time and acceptance directly with the facility.
Facility contact
- Address
- Bath
- A.P.Darby@bath.ac.uk
- Website
- Official test house website
Standards and accreditation
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
What to confirm with the facility
- Confirm the required axes, motion profile, payload, environmental settings, virtual-reality configuration, measurement plan and simultaneous operating conditions with the facility.
Before requesting a test
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
Frequently asked questions
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Related testing facilities
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Further reading
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Sources and review
Arc reviewed the linked UKCRIC facility page on 30 September 2026 by direct HTTP retrieval. This is a review of published information, not a facility inspection, test witnessing or confirmation of availability.
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The current UKCRIC facility page is used for the Bath installation’s identity, University of Bath management, motion and environmental-simulation functions, published room and operating figures, listed user groups and named information route. It does not establish accreditation, guaranteed availability, price, lead time or acceptance for a particular programme.