Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Hurricane Katrina is free to download from NASA. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from NASA" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by NASA. Use the "Download from NASA" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by NASA, published on NASA. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Hurricane Katrina

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The Hurricane Katrina is a free printable 3D model from NASA by NASA. Hurricane Katrina (2005) ranks as the costliest hurricane in U.S. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

Hurricane Katrina (2005) ranks as the costliest hurricane in U.S. history, with damages reaching $108 billion unadjusted for inflation. This model shows the storm at maximum intensity in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 28, 2005. It was developed by processing visible and thermal infrared images from NOAA’s GOES 12 satellite acquired at 12:45 p.m. CDT (1745 UTC). At this moment, Katrina was a Category 5 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, with maximum sustained winds of 175mph (280 km/h). The storm’s center was located at 26.5° N and 88.6°W, or 255 miles (410 km) south-southeast of New Orleans, Louisiana. Hurricane A free 3D printable model from NASA 3D Resources. NASA models are free to download and use under the NASA media usage guidelines; NASA does not endorse any product.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Hurricane Katrina is free to download from NASA. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from NASA" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by NASA, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by NASA.
Who made this model?: Designed by NASA, published on NASA. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.