The past and present exploration of Mars has brought about exciting events
and discoveries, but nothing like what the future has in store. Bob Sauls, lead designer
at John Frassanito & Associates, has been the primary 3D design force behind
the development of the Strategic
Visualization program for NASA. Bob's talents and abilities are demonstrated
by the quality and complexity of the designs and animations he's produced. These
extend from such complex designs as the space shuttle and space station, and even
further to the visualization of Mars exploration vehicles and habitats. The results
of his design and animation work have been presented to President Clinton and the
Congress to gain funding support for NASA and have received great exposure on the
national TV news, Nightline, and the Discovery Channel. His reach has extended to
the film and special effects industry where he recently developed the Asteroid animations
for Dreamworks for the movie Deep Impact.
This production was used as background video for one of the scenes in the movie.
 Based on his reputation
as the leading expert on the use of 3D in "Strategic Aerospace Visualization",
Bob was selected to produce an entire series of cover and article art for Popular Science Magazine covering
the future of aerospace products and technology. In addition to illustrating covers
and articles based on space exploration, Bob also developed 3D graphic images for
articles on the future technology to be used in designing stealth fighter planes
that are invisible in daylight, more powerful helicopters, passenger space flight,
and micro spy planes that fit in the palm of a hand.
 The visualization projects
developed by Bob and JF&A for NASA include the animated presentation of the planned
voyage and exploration of Mars, ten years
from now, the virtual exploration of the Moon
showing the vehicles and habitats to be used on future voyages, the presentation
of competing Space Shuttle designs
proposed by aerospace firms as suggested replacements for the existing shuttles,
the animated simulation of the Shuttle Docking
with the Russian space station, and the capability to do Virtual Walkthroughs of
the Russian space station using Apple's amazing QuickTime VR technology.
For a complete tour, visit the BGS Home,
To Mars, Near
Earth, The Moon, Shuttles,
Popular Science, Secrets,
and Gallery areas.
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