Volume 9, Number 5 • September/October 2001

About the Cover: NASA’s Regional Technology Transfer Centers network with industry to form partnerships with NASA. To view, navigate and print the PDF file (1.5 MB) of this document, you may download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader

Contents

Welcome to Innovation

• The RTTCs Strengthen the NASA Link to U.S. Industry

Cover Story

• RTTC Network Partners in NASA Knowledge Transfer

Technology Transfer

• Arizona Company Commercializes KSC Gauge
• System Analyzes Water Samples at Sea
• RTTC Delivers Licensee for Ames Technology
• NASA Material Helps Company’s Bottom Line

Advanced Technologies

• Scientist Seeks to Improve Weather Prediction
• A Computer Like Your Brain
• Helping farmers Compete in World Markets
• RAVE About New Glenn Facility

Aerospace Technology Development

• Engine Technology Completes Aggressive Test Schedule
• SATS Teams Selected
• Airborne Tracking System Being Tested
• Inflatable Wing Proves Itself

Small Business/SBIR

• New Aircraft Ice-Protection System
• Space Shuttle Al Software Commercialized
• SBIR Inflatable Concentrator Tested for Space
• SBIR and STTR Projects Selected

Moving Forward

• Technology Opportunity Showcase
• NCTN Directory
• Events
• Commercial Development

NASA Official: Jonathan Root • Web Design: Printing & Design Office, NASA Headquarters • Credits