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Receivers Gather Data for Climate, Weather Prediction
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
A technology developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) uses a technique to help scientists improve weather forecasts, monitor climate change, and enhance space weather research. JPL turned to Tempe, Arizona-based Broad Reach Engineering Company to produce the receivers. The company licensed the technology and then commercialized it for Earth science use by NASA and international organizations.