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    • Data Visualization
    • Science Communication

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    • Planetary map data is crucial for research and mission planning but often inaccessible to the public.
    • Raw geospatial data lacks context and is difficult for non-experts to understand.
    • Bridging the gap between scientific data and public comprehension is essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and integrate data processing and visualization methods for contextualizing geospatial surface data of celestial bodies.
    • To enable interactive exploration of planetary data for science communication.
    • To shorten the time between data discovery and dissemination.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing dynamic data sources streamed from online repositories.
    • Implementing an image acquisition pipeline and pre-processing for 2.5D terrain derivation.
    • Employing chunked level-of-detail, out-of-core rendering for interactive exploration of global maps and digital terrain models.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated interactive exploration of high-resolution map data for Mars.
    • Visualized dynamic processes and temporal datasets for Earth's weather conditions.
    • Showcased data from the New Horizons mission for Pluto, including acquisition and surface data.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed methods, implemented in OpenSpace software, enable interactive presentations in diverse environments (dome theaters, VR).
    • This approach significantly enhances accessibility and understanding of planetary data for science communication.
    • Facilitates broader engagement with scientific findings from space exploration.