Created on 2nd April 2023
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From ancient Mesopotamians who gazed at the sky in wonder, to modern telescopes that peer into the far reaches of the universe, humans have always been driven by curiosity to explore the unknown. By analyzing seismic information, we can uncover crucial insights into the secrets of the universe. Our project is focused on precisely this endeavor - we seek to comprehend the internal structure of our nearest celestial neighbor, the moon, by closely studying its internal pulses. Using data from the Apollo PSE seismometers, we have plotted seismic events and created a model of the moon for visualization purposes. On this model, we have mapped the PSE stations with their corresponding data as plots, and the shallow moonquakes as ripples according to their magnitude.
A 3D visualization component in a cosmology education platform can provide several benefits in solving problems related to learning and understanding complex astronomical concepts. Some ways in which 3D visualization can help are:
Enhancing Visual Learning: 3D visualization allows students to view the universe and its components in a visually rich and immersive manner. This enhances visual learning and can help students to understand complex astronomical concepts with more clarity.
Interactivity: 3D visualization can provide an interactive experience, allowing students to manipulate and explore the universe and its components in real-time. This can help students to better understand the relationships between various astronomical bodies and phenomena.
Simulation of Cosmological Events: 3D visualization can simulate cosmological events, such as the formation of galaxies, supernovae explosions, and black hole mergers. This can help students to visualize and understand the complex processes involved in the formation and evolution of the universe.
Accessible Learning: 3D visualization can make learning about cosmology more accessible to students who may not have access to telescopes or other astronomical tools.
Participating in the BUILDFORFUTURE hack has been an enjoyable experience, as the challenge of developing something within a limited timeframe is both exciting and rewarding. Our team decided to take on a project which would help in making the complex data about lunar seismography understandable to the general public, and also because we have a keen interest in visualization and planet exploration. We believe the biggest challenge we ran into while doing this project was understanding all the scientific lunar variables and how they could influence the moon’s seismography and the study of cosmology. Over the course of the challenge, we have gained valuable insights into space exploration, including the reasons behind deploying seismographs on other celestial bodies and the methods used to determine their internal structures.
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