

Software can be distributed to educational institutions free of charge, including training and support, to bring results of scientific data to the classroom.

IGOAL Visualizations convey NASA’s missions to people of all ages in ways that words and charts do not. IGOAL software can be distributed to any of these entities for use in their visualization applications. Accelerating the next wave of climate change research and observations spacecraft, IGOAL can not only visualize new spacecraft concepts but visualize the data returned by these spacecraft. International Space Station use of IGOAL has increased for visualization of operations such as R2 and solar array repair. With proven capabilities visualizing robotics precursor missions such as Concept M, research of heavy-lift and propulsion technologies and future launch capabilities, modernized KSC facilities and cross-cutting technology development aimed at improving NASA and other government and commercial space capabilities. IGOAL utilizes transformative and flagship technology to exhibit proof of concept as well as demonstrate operational scenarios. The final product can include music, titles, callouts and data overlays and can easily be translated into shorter videos for presentation purposes.

Multiple formats and resolutions are available, e.g., DVD, AVI, MPG, WMV, MOV, HD, still images and Blu-Ray. The IGOAL team interacts closely with customers to determine viewpoints, camera specifications, field of view and “What if” scenarios. The process includes model generation, customer change orders, animation and data integration, rendering, and final composition. The level of detail includes shadows, particle systems, mirrors and other levels of detail IGoal can also import CAD models, and can be driven by data from any simulation.Ĭustomer-specific needs, such as operation details or variable-length visualizations of design can be produced with a quick turn-around time, averaging two months for 30 minutes of video. IGOAL Engineering Visualization broadcasts quality computer generated video with near-photo realistic rendering. The Integrated Graphics Operations and Analysis Laboratory (IGOAL) supports engineering visualization throughout the Johnson Space Center, additional NASA centers, and other institutions.
