Research-Grade 3D Virtual Astromaterials Samples: Novel Visualization of NASA’s Apollo Lunar Samples and Antarctic Meteorite Samples to Benefit Curation, Research, and Education

Abstract: NASA’s vast and growing collections of astromaterials are both scientifically and culturally significant, requiring unique preservation strategies that need to be recurrently updated to contemporary technological capabilities and increasing accessibility demands. New technologies have made it possible to advance documentation and visualization practices that can enhance conservation and curation protocols for NASA’s Astromaterials Collections. Our interdisciplinary team has developed a method…