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Presentation Extensions of the SOAPA set of extensions of the Satellite Orbit Analysis Program (SOAP) enables simultaneous and/or sequential presentation of information from multiple sources. SOAP is used in the aerospace community as a means of collaborative visualization and analysis of data on planned spacecraft missions. The following definitions of terms also describe the display modalities of SOAP as now extended: In SOAP terminology, View signifies an animated three-dimensional (3D) scene, two-dimensional still image, plot of numerical data, or any other visible display derived from a computational simulation or other data source; a) "Viewport" signifies a rectangular portion of a computer-display window containing a view; b) "Palette" signifies a collection of one or more viewports configured for simultaneous (split-screen) display in the same window; c) "Slide" signifies a palette with a beginning and ending time and an animation time step; and d) "Presentation" signifies a prescribed sequence of slides. For example, multiple 3D views from different locations can be crafted for simultaneous display and combined with numerical plots and other representations of data for both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The resulting sets of views can be temporally sequenced to convey visual impressions of a sequence of events for a planned mission.
Document ID
20090011198
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Carnright, Robert
(California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Stodden, David
(Aerospace Corp. United States)
Coggi, John
(Aerospace Corp. United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 2009
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, March 2009
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
NPO-45058
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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