Spectra Measures the Impact of Meteorites on the Moon
Jamie Danielle Munro — September 30, 2014 — Tech
References: field.io & designboom
Spectra is a kinetic sculpture that mimics and thus measures how meteorites effect the moon's surface, in a way that's far more cost effective than sending people up in space on a monthly basis. According to DesignBoom, "Spectra’s levitating form will reflect the atmosphere-less quality of the lunar environment, with a transformative facade highlighting the actual magnitude of these small events, taking place across the universe."
The sculpture itself looks like it's made from triangular materials that are elevated above the floor. The coloring takes on a gold look, and actually looks quite opulent. If anyone was glancing in one would think it's more for a high-class installation that a science project which could drastically change how scientists think of meteorites and the moon in general.
Photo Credits: designboom, field.io
The sculpture itself looks like it's made from triangular materials that are elevated above the floor. The coloring takes on a gold look, and actually looks quite opulent. If anyone was glancing in one would think it's more for a high-class installation that a science project which could drastically change how scientists think of meteorites and the moon in general.
Photo Credits: designboom, field.io
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic Sculptures for Environmental Sensing - There is an opportunity to design kinetic sculptures that resemble natural phenomena and can measure and report on environmental changes from artists, engineers, and scientists' collaboration.
2. Remote Sensing for Space Exploration - There is an opportunity to create cost-effective remote sensing tools that can replace or complement traditional space exploration techniques.
3. Art-science Collaborative Projects - There is an opportunity for interdisciplinary artists and scientists to use creative representations of scientific phenomena to create public interest in science and inspire new ways of thinking.
Industry Implications
1. Artificial Intelligence - With the needed AI algorithms for analyzing big data collected from spaced-based kinetic sculptures, the developers can identify trends and patterns and generate insights for space agencies and researchers.
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3. Museum Exhibits - These sculptures can be exhibited in museums to inspire exploration, foster curiosity and scientific literacy, and provide visitors with a unique experience of the cosmos.
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