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Spinoff story
NASA's Software Bank (Cassegrain Feed System)
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
When Scientific-Atlanta had to design a new Cassegrain antenna, they found that the COSMIC program, Machine Design of Cassegrain Feed System" allowed for computer simulation of the antenna's performance enabling pre-construction changes to be made. Significant cost savings were effected by the program."