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Io Plasma Torus 3D Explorer vs alternatives
Io Plasma Torus 3D Explorer animates all three of the torus's real radial layers and its real co-rotation lapping in one interactive 3D scene - NASA/JPL's own mission pages win for original photographs and mission telemetry; the Galilean Moons 3D Explorer wins for comparing all four large moons together rather than one moon's plasma effect on Jupiter.
| Option | Strength | Access | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Io Plasma Torus 3D Explorer (this page) | Three real radial layers plus the co-rotation lapping animated together in one 3D scene | Free, in browser | Illustrative point layout, not a calibrated emission map |
| NASA/JPL's own mission pages | Original mission photographs and telemetry | Free, official source | No interactive 3D layer-by-layer teaching visualization |
| Galilean Moons 3D Explorer | All four large moons' orbits and properties together | Free, in browser | No plasma-torus layer or co-rotation detail |
Key published figures
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Io's orbital period | 42.5 hours |
| Torus co-rotation period | 10.07 hours |
| Peak electron density (warm ribbon) | about 3,000/cm3 |
| Total radiated power (EUV) | about 1.7 terawatts |
Start with the step-by-step guide or when to use. Open the Io Plasma Torus 3D Explorer.
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