Visualization software to help map martian terrain

3D-MasterSuite for Java 3D visualization software

Template Graphics Software (TGS)

San Diego, CA

858-457-5359

www.tgs.com

In 2003, two Mars rovers are scheduled to launch to the red planet, carrying a set of instruments that will help them determine the history of climate and water at two sites on Mars. Using images and spectra taken daily from the rovers, scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, will command the vehicles to various rock and soil targets.

3D-MasterSuite for Java will assist in providing high-fidelity 3D visualization of the Martian terrain data that is acquired by the rovers on a day-by-day basis, and will position a 3D model of the rover on the simulated terrain. It will be used to help select the most promising rock and soil targets, pick new regions for the rovers to explore, and allow for user interaction with the rovers in their 3D environment.

The software enables developers to integrate interactive multidimensional visualization capabilities into networked Java applications. It will let scientists worldwide use a multiple platform interface to view what the Mars Exploration Rovers are viewing.

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