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Van Allen Belts 3D Explorer vs alternatif

This explorer shows the two trapped-particle radiation belts themselves - Earth Magnetosphere 3D shows the magnetic field shape that traps them, and Aurora 3D shows the light show that some of the same particles help create.

OptionStrengthAccessTrade-off
Van Allen Belts 3D (this page)The two real belts and their opposite drift directionsFree, in browserNo bounce-motion or gyration animated
Earth Magnetosphere 3D siblingThe dipole field shape and magnetopause boundaryFree webNot a particle population
Aurora 3D siblingThe light emission from precipitating particlesFree webNot the trapped-belt structure itself

Start with the step-by-step guide or when to use. Open the Van Allen Belts 3D Explorer.