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Camera Controls
Time Controls
Display Settings
Selected Body: Earth
Physical Parameters
Orbital Parameters
Atmosphere
Real-time Telemetry
Quick Select
Graphics Settings
Performance Options
Scientific Settings
Notable Events
Space Missions
Quick Start Guide
Basic Navigation
- • Left Mouse: Rotate Camera
- • Right Mouse: Pan View
- • Mouse Wheel: Zoom In/Out
- • Double Click: Focus on Selected Object
- • Spacebar: Play/Pause Time Simulation
Keyboard Shortcuts
Technical Documentation
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- • WebGL 2.0 Compatible GPU
- • 4GB RAM
- • Dual-Core Processor
- • Modern Web Browser
Recommended Specifications
- • Dedicated GPU with 4GB+ VRAM
- • 8GB+ RAM
- • Quad-Core Processor
- • WebGPU Compatible Browser
Performance Optimization
To maintain optimal performance:
- Reduce texture quality if experiencing frame drops
- Disable atmospheric effects on lower-end devices
- Use progressive loading for distant objects
- Enable WebGPU when available for better performance
API Reference
Data Sources
GET /api/ephemeris/{body}
Fetch latest ephemeris data for celestial bodies
GET /api/telemetry/{body}
Real-time orbital parameters and physical data
Events
onCelestialBodySelect(body: string)
Triggered when a celestial body is selected
onTimeScaleChange(scale: number)
Triggered when simulation speed changes
Project Overview
Our interactive 3D Solar System simulator brings the cosmos to your browser with unprecedented accuracy and performance. Utilizing cutting-edge web technologies, we deliver a scientifically accurate, real-time visualization of our solar system with photorealistic rendering and precise orbital mechanics.
Scientific Accuracy
Real-time ephemeris data from NASA JPL Horizons, accurate orbital mechanics, and physically based rendering for authentic celestial body visualization.
Performance
Optimized for 60 FPS on mid-tier hardware, featuring LOD systems, WebGL 2.0/WebGPU support, and efficient memory management.
Accessibility
Cross-platform compatibility with fallback rendering options and progressive enhancement for various device capabilities.
Technology Stack
Rendering Engine
- • Three.js
- • WebGL 2.0
- • WebGPU
- • GLSL Shaders
Physics Engine
- • Keplerian Orbits
- • N-body Simulation
- • Web Workers
- • WebAssembly
Data Sources
- • NASA JPL Horizons
- • Gaia DR3 Catalog
- • PDS Archives
- • Real-time APIs
Optimization
- • LOD Systems
- • Texture Compression
- • Frustum Culling
- • Memory Pooling
Team & Contributors
Development Team
- • Graphics Engine Specialists
- • Astrophysics Consultants
- • Performance Optimization Engineers
- • UI/UX Designers
Scientific Advisors
- • Planetary Scientists
- • Astronomical Researchers
- • Data Validation Experts
- • Orbital Mechanics Specialists
Special Thanks
- • NASA JPL
- • ESA
- • Open Source Community
- • Beta Testers
Version
1.0.0 Beta
Last Updated
March 2024