Destination Tomorrow
This 13-part series is designed for educators, parents and lifelong learners by NASA Langley's Office of Education. This educational, informative program builds on the premise that much of NASA's aeronautical research focuses on creating today's knowledge to solve tomorrow's problems.
Program #4
Go "Behind the Scenes" and see how the Hyper-X program is developing new hypersonic vehicles that might one day take you into space. See how composite materials are revolutionizing aircraft technology in “Tech Watch”. Meet Francis Rogallo, inventor of the modern hang glider as part of the "Retrospective" segment and see how NASA researchers test aircraft and Space Shuttle tires in the "On the Runway" segment. Plus find out how wind tunnels work.
Mon., Sept. 12th, 7:00-7:30pm
Program #5
Go "Behind the Scenes" and see how NASA researchers crash test aircraft to make flying safer. “Tech Watch” shows us that treating head trauma has become easier with a new Intra-Cranial Pressure Monitor developed at NASA. Meet John V. Becker, X-15 researcher in the "Retrospective" segment and see how NASA is designing the revolutionary Blended-Wing Body aircraft in the "On the Runway" segment. Plus find out how a jet engine works on the "How it Works" segment.
Mon., Sept. 12th, 7:30-8:00pm
Program #6
Go "Behind the Scenes" and travel to the Red Planet aboard the new Mars Rover. "Tech Watch" introduces us to a new Child Presence Sensor which will give parents a second set of eyes to watch their children. Meet Maxime Faget, Mercury Spacecraft designer in the "Retrospective" segment and see how NASA is designing Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the "On the Runway" segment. Plus find out how a flight simulator works on the "How it Works" segment.
Mon., Sept. 12th, 8:00-8:30pm
Program #7
A new satellite developed by NASA called GIFTS or Geostationary Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer will revolutionize weather forecasting. The VAD or Ventricular Assist Devise was NASAís invention of the year. This ingenious invention will prolong people's lives stricken with heart disease. Destination Tomorrow also investigates new technologies derived from flight simulators and current airplane data that will help pilots fly safer. Johnny Alonso finds himself in a 3D environment designed to help astronauts work more efficiently on board the International Space Station.
Mon., Sept. 12th, 8:30-9:00pm
Program #11
NASA researchers are developing Solar Sails for deep space exploration. Our nations Charters of Freedom were slowly deteriorating until NASA researchers stepped in to repair the damage. Destination Tomorrow looks at how the next generation of reusable launch vehicles are being developed. Retrospective looks back at the NASA 20 foot free flight spin tunnel. Research performed at this tunnel would have a direct impact on virtually every American fighter aircraft from World War 2 through today. And Johnny Alonso finds out exactly how GPS works.
Mon., Sept. 19th, 8:00-8:27pm
Program #12
A special edition of Destination Tomorrow looks back at the first century of powered flight. See how two relatively unknown bicycle makers from Dayton, Ohio beat many of the world's foremost thinkers to become the inventors of the airplane. Correspondent Jennifer Pulley speaks to researchers who are working on new designs that could change air travel. New aircraft shapes, cleaner burning fuels, and new materials could be the first steps in the next revolution of aircraft design.
Mon., Sept. 19th, 8:30-8:58pm
Program #14
After years of research and development, the Mars Exploration Rovers have landed and are conducting experiments on the Martian surface; we'll get an update on this amazing achievement. We also reported on new type of catalytic converter that could potentially eliminate pollution in automobiles. Since then this technology has been applied in creative ways. And video games are now assisting doctors in treating ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; we follow up on this stimulating new technology.
Mon., Sept. 26th, 8:00-8:30pm
Program #15
Destination Tomorrow looks at one of Saturn’s most fascinating moons called Titan. Learn about how this moon that has one of the best chances for life to exist in its hazy, thick atmosphere. NASA is working on a unique technique called Aerobraking to slow spacecraft into orbit around distant planets. And Johnny Alonso finds out how advanced materials including Kevlar can stop a bullet in its tracks.
Mon., Sept. 26th, 8:30-9:00pm
Program #16
On part one of this two part edition of Destination Tomorrow we take a look at Food Technology and how it is used by NASA. We'll find out about packaging and processing food for short and long duration space flights. And we'll see what types of foods astronauts are enjoying in space.
Mon., Sept. 5th, 8:00-8:30pm
Program #17
On part two of this special two part Destination Tomorrow we take a look at Food Technology and how it is used by NASA. We will see what the future holds for food technology for longer duration missions to planets like Mars. Plus, Johnny Alonso speaks with Astronaut Mike Foale to find out what it is like to live and eat in space.
Mon., Sept. 5th, 8:30-9:00pm
Program #19
On this episode of Destination Tomorrow we take a look at NASA's new plan for Space Exploration. We'll find out about some of the robotic missions that will lead the way for our Astronauts. And we will talk about some of the challenges of getting to and staying on other worlds.
Mon., Sept. 26th, 7:30-8:00pm |
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Technology Hour • September 2005