Advanced Spaceflight Laboratory

Learning Systems

  • Lesson-specific subject matter slides
  • Basic library notes for each planet
  • Displays of Quiz and Trivia questions for evaluations and game-play
  • Displays of simple reading exercises for young students (Grades K-2)
  • Scripting language for controlling simulator operations
  • Solar System maps with 3D Cartesian coordinates for system objects
  • 3D Cartesian Coordinate display showing the orientation of the Solar System within the Milky Way galaxy
  • Overlays showing planet latitude, longitude, dusk/dawn terminators and surface features for select planets
  • Sensor scans showing planetary Astrometric, Geophysical and Geochemical Data
  • Overlays to identify the constellations

Science Station

  • Precision Radars for calculating planetary mass
  • Absorption Spectrometers to determine the molecular composition of planetary atmospheres
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Command Station

  • Helm control and system autopilot for mission navigation
  • Even young users can perform a variety of flight maneuvers
  • “Ship-to-Shore” communication for interactive earth-based mission control

Cartography Station

  • Wide Area Radars for detecting planetary satellites
  • Radio Frequency Detectors for triangulating position and calculating planetary orbits
  • Telescopes with a movable reticle for determining planetary size (radius and volume)

Engineering Station

  • Controls reactors and system circuit breakers
  • System status indicators and controls for onboard system repairs
  • HOW DOES A STUDENT USE STATION – what do they do except watch?