Access Grid Nodes
What are Access Grid Nodes?
Access Grid Nodes allow people to communicate through visual images and sound exchanged between different computers at different locations.
Access Grid (AG) in simple terms is an advanced videoconferencing application that uses audio and video tools allowing people in different locations worldwide to meet in a virtual venue (virtual meeting room).
In these virtual venues participants can see and speak to each other in realtime, use online chat and share applications simultaneously.
How many people can attend?
As an application AG is ideal for any size of meeting due to its scalability. At its most basic it can run on a laptop with webcam using the laptop's display and webcam microphone for a one-to-one meeting or it can be used in a conference room with a server, several high specification cameras and large display boards to create a group-to-group meeting with participants from across the globe.
How do I book a AGN room?
For booking enquiries or for more information please email agn@bath.ac.uk.
Where can I use the access grid nodes?
Within the University there are 4 Access grids, 3 of which are prioritised for research and teaching, and one for General Teaching (GTA). They are located in 3 West and 8 East and supported by the AV department.
Map of AG locations on campus
Photos of AGN rooms
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Useful Links:
Access Grid Support Centre Homepage -
www.ja.net/services/video/agsc/AGSCHome/
Access Grid Intro movies (AGSC)-
www.ja.net/services/video/agsc/AGSCHome/introductionmovies.html
Quality Assured Node-List (UK)-
www.ja.net/services/video/agsc/technical-information/qanodelist.html
International Nodes Homepage (AccessGrid.org)-
www.accessgrid.org/
International Node List (AccessGrid.org)-
www.accessgrid.org/map
IOCOM Homepage -
www.iocom.com/
IOCOM Video Tutorials -
www.iocom.com/support/tutorials