SCIENCE SIMULATIONS
The NCSU Science Junction is pleased to present interactive science simulations of concepts which students should learn before participating in the EarthKam SMOC. These simulations require the equivalent of Netscape 4.0 or later, with java enabled. You may also need to download the latest QuickTime version for windows or for MacOS to successfully interact with these graphic simulations.
Views of Day and NightComparing a Globe and Map
Orbit Inclinations and Ground Paths
Changes Over 24 hours
Changes During the Year
Measuring Duration of Light
Measuring Sun Inclination
Measuring Orbit Inclinations
Shuttle Motion Sizing it up
Orbital Plane
Orbital Plane and the Ground Path
Effects of Launch Angle on Ground Path
