Mars Rover Simulator 2016

Global Nominee

Mars Rover Simulator 2016 received a Global Nomination.

Solar System

Create a custom world map generator module using a gaming framework or engine of your choice that leverages altimeter, terrain and imagery data to render realistic worlds.  This will involve the use of a World Map Tile Service client to leverage over 1 TB of Mars and Vesta data for use in world generation.

Explanation
  • Use the Unity3D game engine to load WMTS data, and recreate the Martian landscape for people to explore with the Mars Curiosity Rover.
Resources Used

Unity3D, NASA DEM data, Blender

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