Spinoff story

NASA's Software Bank (CLIPS)

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

About this technology

Overview

C Language Integrated Production System (CLIPS) is a NASA Johnson Space Center developed software shell for developing expert systems, is used by researchers at Ohio State University to determine solid waste disposal sites to assist in historic preservation. The program has various other applications and has even been included in a widely-used textbook.