How to Use NASA World Wind Software

You can now use your computer as a globe by using NASA World Wind software. Not only can you view any location on the Earth, but also any other planet. Although the software is mainly used in schools, it can be used by anyone who has a large amount of bandwidth to load the pictures.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Establish an Internet connection. where you want NASA World Wind software to work. It is necessary to display the images of the earth and planets.

2. Be certain that your computer can handle the amount of space needed to use NASA World Wind software. You will need 2 gigabytes of space to run the program.

3. Download the program. NASA World Wind is free to download.

4. Start the program. NASA World Wind is a unique and fun program to use. You will be able to view any section of the earth that you choose. In addition, you can see the moon, Mars, Venus and Jupiter, as well as the Galilean moons of Ganymede, Callisto, Io and Europa.

5. Use NASA World Wind software for educational purposes, in business and government. Any organization that has a need for a globe can substitute the software.

Tips & Warnings

• Although most moves can be used with the mouse, there is a keyboard chart in the resource section so you can use the keyboard if you prefer.

Resources

• World Wind 1.4 download
• NASA World Wind keyboard chart