'Science in a sphere’ recreates with multiprojection the behavior of the Earth

Four projectors allow you to recreate the Earth on a sphere offering a unique view of the planet's behavior from a perspective only, Until now, within reach of astronauts.

The international project Science on a Sphere (Science in a sphere) offers a realistic 3D view of planet Earth using four projectors on a sphere.

Projectors integrate seamlessly to create a unique and interactive experience. Bet Russell, Project Operations Manager, has ensured that “Be able to see the atmospheric circulation right here and see how it is circulating at the poles, it's not something you can get on a flat screen. So looking at a global process makes it a little easier to understand.”.

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the driving force behind this interesting project that incorporates satellite data that is projected in real time on the screen. The sphere remains in place, but the view can be tilted and rotated in any direction.

Animations

A total of 400 programs allow you to collect data from different perspectives of the world today or in the past. For example, fascinating animation shows Hurricane Sandy as it travels along the East Coast into a superstorm. Other animations show atmospheric wave patterns, views of the Earth at night or even the depth of the sea floor.

The project is created with a concept that is not excessively scientific in mind since, as Russel assures, “whether the general public better understands the processes of the Earth, we will find a way to protect and preserve our planet better”.

At the moment there are a hundred of these spheres “Terrestrial” circulating in museums and science spaces around the world.

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