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EventScope Viewer
Free, easy to use, 3D software for exploring mission data, remote experience files and planetary science lessons. The Viewer is used to view and add annotations to 3D Remote Experience (.pse) files (NASA Mars data, presentations and lessons). Annotated files can be saved locally or directly uploaded to the Community area of the EventScope server (RDL) to collaborate with other users. The software is currently available for Mac and PC. To download the software, use the links below.
 
  • Navigable 3D world for exploration of planetary terrain
  • Easy to learn interface
  • Advanced 3D graphics
  • View and navigate any (.pse) Remote Experience file
  • Unlimited access to EventScope .pse file repository of planetary science lessons and NASA data
  • Direct access to EventScope RDL server for simple file upload and download
  • Graphical and text annotation tools
  • Free email based technical support
     
Should I choose DirectX or OpenGL?: If you have a newer PC which supports OpenGL, use the OpenGL version of the installer for optimal performance. If you have an older PC which doesn't support OpenGL, the DirectX version will work better on your system. Contact EventScope technical support for additional information.
PC Viewer Downloads :

PC: Download EventScope Viewer 5.4 (Direct X)
PC: Download EventScope Viewer 5.4 (OpenGL)

Mac Viewer Downloads:

Mac (Panther): Download EventScope Viewer 5.4

 


EventScope Authoring Tool
The Authoring Tool provides advanced users with the ability to author and edit navigable 3D remote experiences, science lessons, and compelling scientific presentations. The Authoring Tool is a data presentation and teaching medium which can use any VRML model. Create your own models or start with EventScope models based on NASA data. One or more of these models can be saved as views, annotated and organized into a series of navigable "remote experience" pages. Files (.pse) built with the Authoring Tool are easily viewed by anyone using the free EventScope Viewer or Authoring Tool. The software is currently available for Mac and PC. To download the software, use the links below.
 
  • Author and edit/customize (.pse) navigable 3D remote experiences, science lessons, and compelling scientific presentations (.pse)
  • Access to EventScope library of models based on NASA MER data
  • New model creation
  • Control of model navigation types and screen layout
  • Easy to learn, feature-rich interface
  • Advanced 3D graphics
  • Unlimited access to EventScope .pse file repository of planetary science lessons and NASA data
  • Direct access to EventScope RDL server for simple file upload and download
  • Free email based technical support
     
Should I choose DirectX or OpenGL?: If you have a newer PC which supports OpenGL, use the OpenGL version of the installer for optimal performance. If you have an older PC which doesn't support OpenGL, the DirectX version will work better on your system. Contact EventScope technical support for additional information.
PC Authoring Tool Downloads:

PC: Download Authoring Tool 5.4 (Direct X)
PC: Download Authoring Tool 5.4 (OpenGL)

Mac Authoring Tool Downloads:

Mac (Panther): Download EventScope Viewer 5.4

 


EventScope Kiosk Viewer
This version of the Viewer has a simplified GUI optimized for use as a public interactive display. This free, easy to use, 3D software can be used to explore mission data, remote experience files and planetary science lessons. Content for the Viewer can be easily downloaded from the EventScope remote download folders or created using the Authoring Tool. If you are interested in learning more about using EventScope for a public display and creating custom content, please contact us. The software is currently available for Mac and PC. To download the software, use the links below.
 
  • Simple "walk-up and use" interface designed specifically for museum installations and other public kiosk-type displays
  • Protected access to updates and new files allows easy access for staff while keeping staff-only options hidden from public kiosk users
  • Full-screen display requires key command to quit out of application
  • Authoring Tool can be used to create custom content
  • Navigable 3D world for exploration of planetary terrain
  • Advanced 3D graphics
  • View and navigate any (.pse) Remote Experience file
  • Unlimited access to EventScope .pse file repository of planetary science lessons and NASA data
  • Free email based technical support
     
Should I choose DirectX or OpenGL?: If you have a newer PC which supports OpenGL, use the OpenGL version of the installer for optimal performance. If you have an older PC which doesn't support OpenGL, the DirectX version will work better on your system. Contact EventScope technical support for additional information.
PC Wide-angle Viewer Downloads :

PC: Download EventScope Kiosk Viewer 5.4 (OpenGL)
PC: Download EventScope Kiosk Viewer 5.4 (DirectX)

Mac Authoring Tool Downloads:

Mac (Panther): Download EventScope Kiosk Viewer 5.4

 


EventScope Wide-Angle Viewer
This version of the Viewer has a 120 angle of view and a simplified GUI optimized for use as a public interactive display. Circular GUI design and wide-angle view are suited for projection systems such as the VisionStation by Elumens. This free, easy to use, 3D software can be used to explore mission data, remote experience files and planetary science lessons. Content for the Viewer can be easily downloaded from the EventScope remote download folders or created using the Authoring Tool. If you are interested in learning more about using EventScope for a public display and creating custom content, please contact us. The software is currently available for Mac and PC. To download the software, use the links below.

Note: The Wide-angle Viewer is not optimized for use on a standard computer screen. Graphics will appear distorted and only a full-screen view is supported.
 
  • Simple "walk-up and use" interface designed specifically for museum installations or other public kiosk-type displays
  • Protected access to updates and new files allows easy access for staff while keeping staff-only options hidden from public kiosk users
  • Full-screen display requires key command to quit out of application
  • 120 degree viewing angle and circular GUI especially designed for wide-angle immersive projection systems such as ViewStation by Elumens
  • Authoring Tool can be used to create custom content
  • Navigable 3D world for exploration of planetary terrain
  • Advanced 3D graphics
  • View and navigate any (.pse) Remote Experience file
  • Unlimited access to EventScope .pse file repository of planetary science lessons and NASA data
  • Free email based technical support
     
Should I choose DirectX or OpenGL?: If you have a newer PC which supports OpenGL, use the OpenGL version of the installer for optimal performance. If you have an older PC which doesn't support OpenGL, the DirectX version will work better on your system. Contact EventScope technical support for additional information.
PC Wide-angle Viewer Downloads :

PC: Download EventScope Wide-Angle Viewer 5.4 (OpenGL)
PC: Download EventScope Wide-Angle Viewer 5.4 (DirectX)

Mac Authoring Tool Downloads:

Mac (Panther): Download EventScope Wide-Angle Viewer 5.4

 


TerrainScope
The TerrainScope Level of Detail Viewer created in partnership with PlatformDigital, LLC and NASA Langley Research Center contains multi-resolution orbital data sets. The currently available Mars and Earth data sets allow users to visually explore multi-level (zoom in / zoom out) geographical data for Earth and Mars in a 3D immersive environment. Available for PC. (Version Beta 1)
 
 
PC TerrainScope Viewer Download :

PC: Download TerrainScope Beta 1

 


EventScope Archives
Older, unsupported versions of EventScope software are available in our archive.
 
EventScope Download Archives :

Archives

 


EventScope Manuals
Manuals for the Authoring Tool, Kiosk Viewer and Wide-Angle Viewer are available in PDF format. To view PDF documents, you will need to have the freely available Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Click here to get Acrobat Reader.
 

EventScope Manual Download :

EventScope Authoring Tool 5.4 Manual
EventScope Museum Interfaces Manual (Kiosk Viewer and Wide-Angle Viewer)

 

 

 

 

 

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