Overview

Planetary Parfait is a scientific visualization platform that immerses you in custom 3D terrain and data layers while offering cross-platform collaboration between desktop and VR users. Engage in conversations over rich scientific data. The source data is planetary GIS data from the Java Mission-planning and Analysis for Remote Sensing (JMARS) software tool, which leverages public NASA databases.

Users can prepare terrains using JMARS GIS, save them to their accounts, and easily access them in Parfait. Our Terrain Engine brings the prepared terrain DEMs and data layers into an immersive 3D environment. Whether you're analyzing surface features, navigating a lunar landing site, or preparing a virtual field trip to Mars, Planetary Parfait provides an engaging and dynamic way to interact with 3D terrain data.

Usage

This project is compatible with Unity Game Engine versions 2020.x and up and can be deployed to Meta Quests 1 and 2 as well as Mac/PC executables. Please download the repository and open a new project through Unity Hub. Inside Unity, double-click the JMARS_Scene to get started.

Documentation

View API reference for Planetary Parfait here: https://asu-meteorstudio.github.io/PlanetaryParfait/

Publications and Posters

Contact

Please direct any questions to Lauren Gold llgold@asu.edu. For information about the Meteor Studio Research lab, please visit our lab's website.

People

Project Leads

Student Developers

  • Yan Rong
  • Arabelle Friedman
  • Orion Dobos

Former team members:

  • Alexandra Barrett
  • Anthony Delphy
  • Agustin Ballesteros
  • Olivia Wang
  • Carlos Encinas Guerrero

Collaborators

  • Scott Dickenshied
  • Kenneth Rios
  • Sadaat Anwar
  • Nick Piacentine
  • Dr. Kathryn Powell
  • Dr. Jonathan Hill