“JASON IV Real-Time Visualization” by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GESTAR/USRA)

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Title:


    JASON IV Real-Time Visualization

Company / Institution / Agency:


  • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GESTAR/USRA)

Description:


    Jason is a remotely operated submersible used by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. A visualization tool was developed to enhance remote research during a recent expedition. Jason’s telemetry data was broadcast through the Internet in real time, allowing scientists across the country to observe the exploration in progress.

Hardware:


    HARDWARE: Silicon Graphics 4D/240 VGX

Software:


    SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: In-house GL code, Wavefront Modeller

Additional Contributors:


    Producer: Dave Pape, NASA/GSFC
    Contributors: Chuck Molyneaux (SGI), Ken Stewart, WHOI

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