Terra

Name: Terra
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Himalaya Computing

Interactive 3D NASA Terra

Free · Designed for iPad

1 Rating
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

Himalaya Computing
Language

EN
English
Size

168.1
MB

Global design of the NASA Terra satellite, represented along with its equipment and some data products. The application allows the user to interact with a 3D model of the NASA Terra satellite in order to learn the way it works, the payload and equipment present in the system, and the kind of data the satellite obtains to perform detailed observations of the Earth. Very useful to introduce in satellite development and EOS missions. The application is composed of the following interactive sections: * Flyby: Simulation of the overpass of the satellite. Time, distance and size proportions are completely real. The scene does not show the real position of the satellite. Actually, it will appear in a different and random part of the globe every time the scene is loaded. * Terra: 3D visualization of the satellite, where each instrument can be selected to get complete information about it. * MODIS: Simple 3D visualization of the Terra MODIS instrument, where every component has been identified. * Products: Visualization of processed data acquired by the Terra ASTER instrument. The area belongs to Monfragüe National Park (Spain), and it can be observed using different band combinations, which allow to highlight certain characteristics. The scene also presents a simulation of an user login procedure to download the original satellite products. NOTE: This is NOT an official NASA application. All the information has been collected from official publications. CREDITS: The original Terra mission is currently being developed by NASA. This institution owns the rights over the official and original design of the satellite, payload and data product types. The 3D adaptation of the satellite has been performed using official NASA sources and belongs to Himalaya Computing. The Milky Way background was generated by ESO.

Ratings & Reviews

5.0

out of 5

1 Ratings

Great Educational Satellite and Remote Sensing App!
09/03/2024

GeoBeast14
This app shows a Live Location Simulation(I think) of the Terra Satellite Mission(NASA). It allows you to Visualize the 3D Satellite, a 3D Earth Model, and the Milky Way Simulation.It gives you the Ability to Learn about the Satellite and it’s Key Components through an Interactive Model. It Explains the Model Components, such as Sensors and Cameras, and How They Relate to Remote Sensing.It even allows you to Download the Swath/Imagery Tile that the Satellite Simulation is Falling Towards, with Aster False Color Composites!Brilliant!🛰️🌎🌌
Great Educational Satellite and Remote Sensing App!
09/03/2024

GeoBeast14

This app shows a Live Location Simulation(I think) of the Terra Satellite Mission(NASA). It allows you to Visualize the 3D Satellite, a 3D Earth Model, and the Milky Way Simulation.It gives you the Ability to Learn about the Satellite and it’s Key Components through an Interactive Model. It Explains the Model Components, such as Sensors and Cameras, and How They Relate to Remote Sensing.It even allows you to Download the Swath/Imagery Tile that the Satellite Simulation is Falling Towards, with Aster False Color Composites!Brilliant!🛰️🌎🌌