Google Maps Mashups of NASA Data, Phase I

Completed

Description

Search, analysis and display of NASA science data by non-GIS experts can be facilitated using so-called "Web 2.0" technologies. Google Maps is a popular geospatial service which exemplifies the use of such technologies. Browser-based client-side mashups and overlays of various kinds of data sources using technologies such as AJAX have been demonstrated using Google Maps. We propose to develop tools that will enable integration of NASA science data with Google Maps. These tools can then be extended to other map servers.

Details

Technology area	Software, Modeling, Simulation, and Information Processing > Information Processing and Artificial Intelligence > Intelligent Data Understanding
Program	Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
Lead organization	Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS
Start date	2007-01-19
End date	2007-07-23

How to get involved

This is a mature technology (TRL 7+) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

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