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Patterns
Global Patterns is a digital media program that recreates
the various cycles and patterns that characterize
Earth as a system. On the entry side of the sphere, constantly
shifting visual patterns will show well-known scientific phenomena
such as precipitation, wind, temperatures, and pollution—on
a global scale.
Narration by Stennis scientists will interpret these patterns
and invite visitors to learn more in the galleries of INFINITY.
On the opposite side of the sphere, visitors can use laser
pointers to trigger audio clips providing more detailed information
about these patterns. NOAA’s Science-on-a-Sphere forms
the basis of this exhibit.
In the Global Patterns Exhibit a visitor:
- Learns about Earth as a series of dynamic, interconnected
systems.
- Learns how global phenomena relate to local, observable
patterns.
- Learns how scientists at Stennis study these phenomena
and how they as visitors will be able to explore them at
INFINITY.
- Watches a mix of narration, animations, and computer
simulations that describe the multitude of cycles and systems
that make up planet Earth.
- Uses a laser pointer to hear additional information about
these patterns at labeled hotspots throughout the sphere.
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