A spherical projection system may appeal to those with products that are spherical. Or if you have a campaign idea that involves globes. Unlikely, we know, but bear with us…
In the US, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) developed an advanced media projection technology called Science On a Sphere. A new movie for the innovation, called ‘Footprints’, presents advanced satellite data and other visual effects on a dramatic spherical screen, giving viewers a chance to experience planets and planetary science in a way that’s more natural to their actual appearance.
Media and visualization experts at NASA began working with the NOAA technology in the autumn of 2005. As a presentation tool, Science On a Sphere is relatively new. NOAA invented and developed its core hardware and software within the past few years.