Dear Alejandro,
thank you for your interest in Stellarium and application to SOCIS'15.
2015-04-27 6:37 GMT+06:00 Alejandro Garcia Montoro <
alejandro.garciamont...@gmail.com>:
> I have downloaded some of the 3D models I have found in the NASA website
> and I am trying to render them in Stellarium. My first idea was to reuse
> the OBJ loader code of the Scenery3d plugin, but I still have to study the
> pros and cons of this solution.
>
It's good idea, because OBJ reader can be implemented as part of the core.
> Regarding this issue, I have some doubts about the asteroid rendering
> process and the idea you have: I understand all the asteroid processing has
> to be done in the MinorPlanet module, isn't it?
>
Yes, it is correct.
> Is the idea to update this class in order to render the 3D models (in the
> case they are available), or the work has to be done in the draw3dModel
> method of the parent module? Or you just want to add it as a new module or
> plugin?
>
Well, it's good question. If we'll limited using of the models for minor
planets only then we should extend MinorPlanet class. If you want using
models for comets, planets and moons (generic case), then we should
implement support of models in Planet class (main class for rendering of
the Solar system bodies). Personally for me good case will be
implementation to the generic case for rendering of models - we can use
models for irregular moons, like Phobos.
>
> Finally, I also wanted to know what do you want the students exactly to
> write in the application. I am sketching a timing schedule that I will
> include, along with the first ideas I have for the implementation of the
> project and my technical background. If you need anything else, please, let
> me know.
>
Your background seems good for this task. We have not strong form for
proposals :)
Unfortunately (for you) we have several high-ranking candidates this year,
but only one seat, which is almost certainly already given to the current
top-rank candidate. And if he suddenly steps back, we already have a very
close second. But please, don't take this as "negative", it is
unfortunately a decision of "1 seat only" - and please, really, apply for
one of the other interesting SoCiS project
at ESA!
I hope with this fast reply you will still have time to do so, and please
don't be too disappointed! Maybe even come back for next year?
--
With best regards, Alexander
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