NASA spinoffs to public serviceThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Technology Utilization (TU) Division of the Office of Commercial Programs has been quite successful in directing the transfer to technology into the public sector. NASA developments of particular interest have been those in the areas of aerodynamics and aviation transport, safety, sensors, electronics and computing, and satellites and remote sensing. NASA technology has helped law enforcement, firefighting, public transportation, education, search and rescue, and practically every other sector of activity serving the U.S. public. NASA works closely with public service agencies and associations, especially those serving local needs of citizens, to expedite technology transfer benefits. A number of examples exist to demonstrate the technology transfer method and opportunities of NASA spinoffs to public service.
Document ID
19900026621
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ault, L. A. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Cleland, J. G. (Research Triangle Institute Research Triangle Park, NC, United States)