Ecos: uma exposição virtual de artefatos espaciais baseada em web 3D

Abstract

Space exploration, the result of centuries of accumulated knowledge in astronomy, has generated numerous artifacts of great scientific and historical value. However, the recognition of these achievements is often limited by accessibility barriers and traditional exhibition resources, such as static panels and videos, which fail to capture their three-dimensional complexity. The objective of this work is to develop an interactive digital exhibition focused on the visualization of man-made space artifacts, grounded in concepts of astronomy, space exploration, and interactive virtual environments. The adopted methodology comprised the selection of representative space objects, the development of a Web 3D virtual environment structured into three interconnected scenarios using the A-Frame framework, as well as the publication of the application in a web environment. As a result, an application accessible directly through a web browser was implemented, allowing navigation and interaction with three-dimensional models. The user experience was evaluated through a task-based protocol and a questionnaire, whose results indicate that the application meets the proposed objectives, demonstrating feasibility in terms of navigation, interactivity, and use as a virtual exhibition environment.