Scientific American: Inventions from Outer Space: Everyday Uses for NASA Technology

Baker, David Aaron

ISBN 10: 0375409793 / ISBN 13: 9780375409790

Published by Random House Reference, 2000

Seller Inventory # 0375409793-3-36874218

Synopsis:

Scientific American Inventions from Outer Space presents over 60 inventions developed by NASA for use in space - and the ways they are used every day on Earth.

There's a little bit of outer space everywhere on Earth, from the paint on the Golden Gate Bridge (originally developed by NASA to withstand high temperatures on the space shuttle launch pad) to today's high-tech sneakers (which use technology first developed for space suits) and keyboards used by disabled workers.

These items, plus Dustbuster vacuums, CAT scans, and home water filters, are only some of the world's most familiar consumer products that trace their origins to NASA's space program. This fascinating book describes over 60 inventions and, in color photographs and diagrams, outlines how the space technology was developed and how it is used here on Earth.

Full-color illustrations and clear writing offers complete explanations of how inventions are used in everyday objects.
Strong Scientific American imprimatur assures quality and appeals to science buffs of all levels.

About the Author: David Baker worked directly with NASA for 12 years before becoming a consultant to the aerospace and ancillary industries. He is the author of more than 60 books, and lives in England.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Scientific American: Inventions from Outer ...
Publisher: Random House Reference
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good