“Evolution of Gravity and Effective Topography on Phobos” by Lytle
Title:
- Evolution of Gravity and Effective Topography on Phobos
Conference:
SIGGRAPH Video Review:
- Issue 71: SIGGRAPH '91 Electronic Theatre (Track #16)
Length:
- 2:50
Director(s):
Company / Institution / Agency:
- Cornell National Supercomputer Facility
Description:
Using data collected by Viking spacecraft. this visualization depicts the effects of Martian tidal forces on Phobos, the larger of Mars’ two moons. Phobos is approximately the size of Manhattan.
Hardware:
HARDWARE: Tek XD88/30 (set-up)
IBM RS6000 (rendering)
Software:
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: Rendered with Wavefront Advanced Visualizer
Additional Contributors:
Data: Peter Thomas
Narration: Bruce Land, Judy Warren, Catherine Devine, Chris Pelkie, Martin Berggren, Sally Moore, and Amanda Mace
Animation / Video Overview:
Type:
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