Continuation of the development of software to be used in support of the NASA technology utilization program

摘要

Technology transfer activities are carried out by NASA via a network of industrial applications centers and state technology assistance centers. These organizations employ a number of modes of technology transfer which principally vary in degree of specificity. These modes are largely the same regardless of the technology under consideration. The processes are labor intensive and are now being automated using microcomputer-based techniques and software support systems. The systems are currently being installed with testing, optimization, and modification proposed for the coming contract year. Full implementation of the software support systems can reduce technology transfer study costs by up to 20 to 25 percent.