NASA Spinoff : 100 Years of Powered Flight

Issued as part of NASAs celebration of the Centennial of Flight 1903-3002. Also highlights the many partnerships with U.S. co's. that are fulfilling the stipulation that NASA's vast body of S&T knowledge also benefit mankind.Ó Showcases innovations such as the cochlear implant in health & med., a cockpit weather system in transport., & a smoke mask benefiting public safety. Many other products are featured in these disciplines, as well as in the additional fields of consumer, home, recreation, environ. & resources management, computer technology, & industrial productivity, & manufacturing technology. Includes a section devoted to NASA's history in the field of flight & showcases NASA's newest enterprise dedicated to educ. Color illustrations.Keefe, Seano' is the author of 'NASA Spinoff : 100 Years of Powered Flight', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756738082 and ISBN 0756738083.