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![As the pictographs show, throughout the last several decades NASA has been accruing an ever-increasing amount of observational data. Run out of Goddard Space Flight Center’s Global Modeling and Assimilation Office since its inception in 2008, Modern-Era Retrospective Analysis for Research and Applications, or MERRA, can integrate the data to not only recreate a synthetic record of the weather dating back to 1979 but also compute climate projections. Pictographs of weather records](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/it_5_web_5.jpg?itok=rTviJFdj)
![As the pictographs show, throughout the last several decades NASA has been accruing an ever-increasing amount of observational data. Run out of Goddard Space Flight Center’s Global Modeling and Assimilation Office since its inception in 2008, Modern-Era Retrospective Analysis for Research and Applications, or MERRA, can integrate the data to not only recreate a synthetic record of the weather dating back to 1979 but also compute climate projections. Pictographs of weather records](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/it_5_web_5.jpg?itok=4-eTwD_s)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/it_6.pdf
2016
![One of the first missions flown using GMAT was the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which launched from a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in 2009 with a mission to gain information about the Moon’s surface in the hopes of finding areas of high scientific value. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in a clean room](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/t_16_web_0.jpg?itok=zUKtVtGH)
![One of the first missions flown using GMAT was the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which launched from a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in 2009 with a mission to gain information about the Moon’s surface in the hopes of finding areas of high scientific value. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in a clean room](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/t_16_web_0.jpg?itok=NQKUwrKJ)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/t_5.pdf
2016
![Inspired by his adventures as a Boy Scout and fascination with NASA, the founder of Salt Cases based his protective cases for electronics on heat sheet technology developed by the Agency to protect astronauts and spacecraft. Salt Cases](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/Spinoff2016_Images_CG_13_opt.png?itok=gxaoTmSv)
![Inspired by his adventures as a Boy Scout and fascination with NASA, the founder of Salt Cases based his protective cases for electronics on heat sheet technology developed by the Agency to protect astronauts and spacecraft. Salt Cases](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/Spinoff2016_Images_CG_13_opt.png?itok=kJ4MA8Pm)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/cg_4.pdf
2016
![The pharmaceutical industry was an early adopter of spectroscopy, which can monitor ingredients to ensure quality, uniformity, and compliance with regulations. Winemakers use it to test the composition of both their grapes and their end product, and spectroscopy lets petroleum companies analyze the crude they unearth and the oil they sell. pills in pharmacy bottles, grapes on vines, an oil drum pouring out oil](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/Spinoff2016_Images_hm_2_opt.png?itok=48O9gy5E)
![The pharmaceutical industry was an early adopter of spectroscopy, which can monitor ingredients to ensure quality, uniformity, and compliance with regulations. Winemakers use it to test the composition of both their grapes and their end product, and spectroscopy lets petroleum companies analyze the crude they unearth and the oil they sell. pills in pharmacy bottles, grapes on vines, an oil drum pouring out oil](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/Spinoff2016_Images_hm_2_opt.png?itok=QgajgFpE)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/hm_4.pdf
2016
![SHINE, an artificial intelligence program NASA designed to monitor the health of space systems, is now being used to determine the intent and sentiment of Internet users to better target advertising. Woman with credit card and computer mouse](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/it_22_web_0.jpg?itok=H12B1sUe)
![SHINE, an artificial intelligence program NASA designed to monitor the health of space systems, is now being used to determine the intent and sentiment of Internet users to better target advertising. Woman with credit card and computer mouse](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/it_22_web_0.jpg?itok=jQc9mB2H)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/it_7.pdf
2016
![In addition to working through changes on existing aircraft designs, OpenVSP can be used on concept designs, like this NASA over-wing nacelle in landing configuration showing rotation tail-scrape and collapsed nose gear clearance angles. Screenshot of GMAT with aircraft model](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/t_8_web_4.jpg?itok=DGKUQtPM)
![In addition to working through changes on existing aircraft designs, OpenVSP can be used on concept designs, like this NASA over-wing nacelle in landing configuration showing rotation tail-scrape and collapsed nose gear clearance angles. Screenshot of GMAT with aircraft model](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/t_8_web_4.jpg?itok=gIZ5PM52)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/t_6.pdf
2016
![The TIMEZ5 Prayer and Meditation Mat includes layers for weight distribution, comfort, and safety, as well as an antimicrobial layer informed by NASA’s research on chitosan, a derivative of the primary ingredient in the exoskeletons of arthropods, such as insects, spiders, and crustaceans. TIMEZ5 prayer mat](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/cg_8_web_3.jpg?itok=QHyxDOg3)
![The TIMEZ5 Prayer and Meditation Mat includes layers for weight distribution, comfort, and safety, as well as an antimicrobial layer informed by NASA’s research on chitosan, a derivative of the primary ingredient in the exoskeletons of arthropods, such as insects, spiders, and crustaceans. TIMEZ5 prayer mat](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/cg_8_web_3.jpg?itok=67M1hVre)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/cg_5.pdf
2016
![DigitalClone was first validated on a helicopter spur gear at Glenn Research Center and, in the following years, came to be used on several military aircraft, including the Super Stallion, pictured here. Image courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps Soldiers run toward helicopter](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/ip_3_web_2.jpg?itok=HM63untP)
![DigitalClone was first validated on a helicopter spur gear at Glenn Research Center and, in the following years, came to be used on several military aircraft, including the Super Stallion, pictured here. Image courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps Soldiers run toward helicopter](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/ip_3_web_2.jpg?itok=xURgv4r2)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/ip_1.pdf
2016
![An artist’s concept showing Virgin Galactic’s LauncherOne spacecraft just after stage separation. Engineers are designing LauncherOne to be able to launch small satellites in space and are using GFSSP for tank-sizing and pressurization analysis. \Image courtesy of Virgin Galactic Conceptual image of Virgin Galactic LaunchOne spacecraft](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/it_27_web_0.jpg?itok=JL2mkOD-)
![An artist’s concept showing Virgin Galactic’s LauncherOne spacecraft just after stage separation. Engineers are designing LauncherOne to be able to launch small satellites in space and are using GFSSP for tank-sizing and pressurization analysis. \Image courtesy of Virgin Galactic Conceptual image of Virgin Galactic LaunchOne spacecraft](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/it_27_web_0.jpg?itok=13Qacit1)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/it_8.pdf
2016
![Sony’s slim speakers (left) and SRS-BTV5 Bluetooth wireless mobile speakers (right) use ferrofluid dampers, which increase sound amplitude while reducing distortion. The company uses ferrofluid technology in many of its products, from television sets to home sound systems. Sony speakers](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/cg_4_web_5.jpg?itok=yAHvXaJ_)
![Sony’s slim speakers (left) and SRS-BTV5 Bluetooth wireless mobile speakers (right) use ferrofluid dampers, which increase sound amplitude while reducing distortion. The company uses ferrofluid technology in many of its products, from television sets to home sound systems. Sony speakers](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/cg_4_web_5.jpg?itok=JeUwzfHR)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2015/pdf/cg_2.pdf
2015
![In an era of dog spas and pet health insurance, DHAgold has come to be marketed as a health supplement to be added to pet food. dog and cat eating from bowls](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/hm_8_web.png?itok=EPcldtVx)
![In an era of dog spas and pet health insurance, DHAgold has come to be marketed as a health supplement to be added to pet food. dog and cat eating from bowls](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/hm_8_web.png?itok=cW6cLh6o)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2015/pdf/hm_4.pdf
2015
![The largest of the African Great Lakes, Victoria is situated across Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. Radar Technologies International’s (RTI) WATEX System uses Landsat data, which contains information on surface topography and rock chemistry, to help locate underground water. Aerial view of Lake Victoria](/sites/default/files/styles/search_/public/2020-08/ee_1_web_3.jpg?itok=T05Zla4U)
![The largest of the African Great Lakes, Victoria is situated across Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. Radar Technologies International’s (RTI) WATEX System uses Landsat data, which contains information on surface topography and rock chemistry, to help locate underground water. Aerial view of Lake Victoria](/sites/default/files/styles/pdf/public/2020-08/ee_1_web_3.jpg?itok=gS6VFJeS)
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2015/pdf/ps_1.pdf
2015