That's a projected holgraphic display. It gives a fair illusion of 3D, though people standing too far from the centre of the bridge will see some echoes and artefacts. People with wireless neural interfaces can connect to the ship's mainframe which will give them a more realistic 3D experience. The combination of retractable armoured shields and projected overlays is being employed in the latest state-of-the-art UTC military vessels, but is also extremely expensive - prohibitively so for most civilians. |