John Boucha

Space Studies app for the iPad Improve knowledge of those already

interested in space Create awareness of the Space Studies

programs at UND Meet NASA’s Educational Goals ○ Contribute to diverse portfolio of educational

initiatives ○ Attracting students to STEM disciplines ○ Engage Americans in NASA’s mission

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Objectives of Research

Tablet computer Many apps available

100 Million shipments over next 2 years

Fun, interactive computing device

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Create an ‘app’ for the iPad.

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iTunes

All apps destined for an iOS device receive a review process before published for download/purchase

Apps must meet certain criteria before being accepted

Apps submitted to App Store are typically accepted within a week. Updates to an app can sometimes take weeks

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App Store Review Process

Register as Apple Developer ($99) Apple ID, Provisioning Profile, Developer

Certificate Apple Software Development Kit (SDK)

Xcode, iOS Simulator, Organizer Appcelerator Titanium (free)

Code in JavaScript ○ Compiles into Objective-C

BareBones Edit 9 ($50) Text Editor

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Methodology

4 main areas Overview Image Galleries Video Galleries Tutorials

About

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Results

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Overview - Subtopics

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Results – XML Structure

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Image Galleries

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Video Galleries

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Results - Tutorials

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Software Demonstration

Future work Add more content to all areas of the

application Create an online component for easier

software updates Add more features (PDF support)

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Conclusion

Questions?

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Space Studies for iPad