Subject: Re: [AE] NASA's FACET
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From: David Torno <torno@sydefxink.com>
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Very cool, especially for a "particle jockey" like myself. ;)

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On Dec 23, 2011, at 10:52 AM, Andrew Webb <andrew@seriousretouching.com> wro=
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> Fascinating visualization of the US airspace:
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> "FACET is a computer program developed by NASA that generates simulations f=
or managing air traffic scenarios. It provides a "big picture" view of what'=
s happening in the skies overhead. For any given moment in time, it can show=
 thousands of aircraft swarming through our national airspace. With each air=
craft represented as a tiny icon, a FACET simulation can look like an "ant f=
arm in the sky," with aircraft clustering around major airports like ants ta=
rgeting a drop of peanut butter."
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> <http://www.nasa.gov/topics/aeronautics/features/big_picture_facet.html>
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> Might be some good inspiration for all you particle jockeys out there.
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> /webb
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> andrew webb
> http://niftypitchers.com
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