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Spinoff story

Noise Prediction

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

Through COSMIC, United Information Services, Inc., (UIS) in Raleigh, NC, purchased a software package consisting of two computer programs--NOIZ and RAYTR. These programs, enhanced by UIS for its particular applications, are used to provide computer analysis of noise level predictions for clients. Predictions are then used in design of new buildings or in remodeling existing plants.