Scientists have created a computer-video, allowing to "fly" over the surface of Mars - NEWSru.com

European scientists have created a three-dimensional map of Mars. More precisely, they are “shot” video that allows the viewer to see the red planet from above, imagine yourself flying over it. To do this, they used the photos and data from the spacecraft Mars Express, more than 10 years ago, sent to Mars, according to the website of the European Space Agency (ESA).

three-dimensional landscape specialists ESA modeled together with the staff of German Aerospace Center. Pictures they used were made by a high resolution camera mounted on the Mars Express.

Photos transmitted spacecraft were the many photos of the same object taken from different angles. This allowed the scientists to create a fairly accurate map of the surface show the elevation changes, which formed the basis of computer graphics.

As a result, the resulting video, you can see the lava flows, huge mountains and dry riverbeds. Thus, according to scientists looking movie, you can take an unforgettable virtual trip to the red planet.

output video dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the unit mission Mars Express, which was launched from Earth, June 2, 2003. Since then, he has made around the world about 12.5 thousand turns, providing scientists with valuable data.

other spacecraft currently exploring Mars, Curiosity, has previously submitted color photos of the red planet and the first photo in 3D. Following this, the rover transmitted to Earth panorama of the surrounding area Gale crater, which landed. Pictures of landscapes surrounding Curiosity led to the first interactive panorama of Mars. It is clearly distinguishable rocky peaks at the edge of the crater, stones under the wheels of the rover, and even a kind.

sent to Mars DVD-ROM multimedia messaging

currently studying several orbiting Mars probes – the European Mars Express, as well as belonging to the NASA Mars Odyssey, running since 2001, and the newer Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). In the near future, November 18, they have to join another – American Sensor Maven, the purpose of which will determine the causes of the loss of most of its Mars atmosphere transmits NEWSru.ua.

probe will conduct accurate measurements of the speed of these changes, which will allow scientists to determine what role they played in changing the Martian climate, and look into the past of the red planet. Another object of the Maven will liaise with the two rovers Curiosity and Opportunity, located on Mars.

with a probe to Mars will be sent to DVD-ROM multimedia messaging, said lead project scientist Bruce Yakovski. “We’ve got about 100,000 names, and hundreds of creative works from people who wanted to perpetuate his name and” fly “to Mars. To do this we had two competitions (Going to Mars) and selected the best works that have been recorded on a special DVD-ROM . “working” version of this drive was mounted on Maven week before its full build and fly with him to the “red planet” – said Yakovski (quoted by RIA “News”).

In 2016, a joint project of NASA and ESA will launch a spacecraft Mars Trace Gas Mission (TGM), which will also be a detailed study of the Martian atmosphere.

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