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Spinoff story
Meteorological Software
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
GEMPAK, a computer program developed by NASA's Goddard Space Center as a general purpose meteorological display package-(GSC-13402), is used by Millersville University in its meteorology program. A data line feed stored in GEMPAK files with data processed and displayed by means of text-based menu selection schemes allows students to analyze and interpret multiple products. The program also makes them aware of often difficult and varied meteorological analysis techniques.