Explore a GOES-R Series satellite in this 3D model.

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Usage:

Standard 3D Mode: The model opens in Standard 3D Mode. Instructions on how to manipulate the model in this mode for various platforms are in the "Standard 3D Mode" table below.

Augmented Reality (AR) MODE: On (*the most recent) mobile phones you can choose to open augmented reality (AR) Mode. If AR mode is available, you will see the AR activate button in lower right corner. The augmented reality (AR) capability allows you to superimpose the spacecraft on the scene in your device's camera. Tap the button on the lower right of the model to activate AR mode. Instructions on how to manipulate the model in this mode for various platforms are in the "AR Mode" table below.


Standard 3D Mode

Operation Platform Action

Rotate

Desktop mouse Click hold drag
Desktop keyboard Arrow keys
Apple iOS One finger drag
Android One finger drag

Zoom

Desktop mouse Mouse wheel
Desktop keyboard Does not apply
Apple iOS Pinch
Android Pinch

Move

Desktop Does not apply
Desktop keyboard Does not apply
Apple iOS Does not apply
Android Does not apply


Augmented Reality (AR) Mode

Operation Platform Action

Rotate

Apple iOS TWO finger drag
Android ONE finger drag

Zoom

Apple iOS Pinch
Android Pinch

Move

Apple iOS ONE finger drag
Android ONE finger drag on ground below model


CREDIT: NASA Visualization Technology Applications and Development (VTAD)