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Contact InformationOpen Video ProjectSchool of Information and Library Science The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill CB#3360, 100 Manning Hall Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-3360 |
| Repository: | School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Creator: | United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Title: | NASA's Destination Tomorrow Videos, Grades 9-12 and Adults Learners |
| Language of Material: | Material in English |
| Location: | The materials located on this site are housed on a server at the School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For more information about this project, contact Dr. Gary Geisler. |
| Abstract: | Created by NASA's Center for Distance Learning and developed in cooperation with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, NASA’s Destination Tomorrow is a series of 30-minute educational programs that focus on NASA research, including new technologies, advanced aerodynamics, past achievements and medical breakthroughs. Each program gives the audience an inside look at NASA and demonstrates how research and technology relate to everyday lives. NASA's Destination Tomorrow includes episodes pertaining to topics such as cutting edge technology, medical breakthroughs, and advanced aeronautical research. |
| The NASA's Destination Tomorrow videos in this collection consist of 14 episodes divided into 75 segments. Each episode has five segments that review past, present, and future NASA technology: "Behind the Scenes,""Tech Watch,""Retrospective,""On the Runway," and "How It Works." Students and educators can choose to download an entire episode or the shorter segments. Episodes contain information about topics such as microgravity, wind tunnels, virtual reality, and air traffic control. | |
| Extent: | 75 videos, This collection grows based on intermittent contributions from the contributing organization. |
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[Identification of item], NASA K-16 Science Education Programs Videos, School of Library and Information Science, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
This collection grows based on intermittent contributions from NASA's Center for Distance Learning.
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Created by NASA's Center for Distance Learning and developed in cooperation with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, NASA’s Destination Tomorrow is a series of 30-minute educational programs that focus on NASA research, including new technologies, advanced aerodynamics, past achievements and medical breakthroughs. Each program gives the audience an inside look at NASA and demonstrates how research and technology relate to everyday lives. NASA's Destination Tomorrow includes episodes pertaining to topics such as cutting edge technology, medical breakthroughs, and advanced aeronautical research.
Producers: Michael Bibbo and Kevin Krigsvold.
The NASA's Destination Tomorrow videos in this collection consist of 14 episodes divided into 75 segments. Each episode has five segments that review past, present, and future NASA technology: "Behind the Scenes,""Tech Watch,""Retrospective,""On the Runway," and "How It Works." Students and educators can choose to download an entire episode or the shorter segments. Episodes contain information about topics such as microgravity, wind tunnels, virtual reality, and air traffic control.
Featured guests include actors Johnny Alonso, Brad Breckenridge, Jennifer Cortese, Felicia Dames, James Stephen Jones, Leon Derek Leonidoff, Steele McGonegal, Stephanie Nevin, Kera O'Bryon, Greg Provance, Jennifer Pulley, Tonya St. Romain, and Paula Vaiden.
NASA's Destination Tomorrow episodes are arranged by original release date.
NASA K-16 Education Programs Videos (contains all shows listed above)
| Program 2, Episode 102 (DT2)2001 - 2002 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of five segments: "Icing Research Tunnel" ("Behind the Scenes"), "Ultrasonic Probe" ("Tech Watch"), "Supersonic Flight" ("Retrospective"), "Morphing Aircraft" ("On the Runway"), and "Sensors" ("How it Works"). | |||||||||
| Take a look Behind the Scenes and see how the Icing Research Tunnel at NASA Glenn is helping to save lives; in the Tech Watch segment, viewers gain insight into the Periodontal Probe that is making pain-free dentistry a reality; viewers meet Richard Whitcomb, inventor of the "Area Rule" concept as part of the Retrospective segment; viewers see how NASA researchers are designing planes to fly more like birds in On the Runway segment; and viewers find out how sensors work on the How it Works segment. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 2, Episode 102 (complete episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT2 - Icing Research Tunnel | |||||||||
| 3. DT2 - Ultrasonic Probe | |||||||||
| 4. DT2 - Supersonic Flight | |||||||||
| 5. DT2 - Morphing Aircraft | |||||||||
| 6. DT2 - Sensors | |||||||||
| Program 3, Episode 103 (DT3) 2001 | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of five segments: "Microgravity" ("Behind the Scenes"), "ADHD" ("Tech Watch"), "Lifting Body Aircraft" ("Retrospective"), "Aviation Systems Capacity" ("On the Runway"), and "Helicopters" ("How it Works"). | |||||||||
| Go Behind the Scenes at NASA Glenn and see how the 2.2 second Drop Tower is helping researchers learn about microgravity here on Earth. Gain insight into a new treatment option developed at NASA for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Meet Dale Reed, champion of the "Lifting Body Program" as part of the Retrospective segment. See how NASA researchers are helping reduce air traffic delays in the On the Runway segment; and viewers find out how helicopters work on the How it W! orks segment. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 3, Episode 103 (complete episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT3 - Microgravity | |||||||||
| 3. DT3 - ADHD | |||||||||
| 4. DT3 - Lifting Body Aircraft | |||||||||
| 5. DT3 - Aviation Systems Capacity | |||||||||
| 6. DT3 - Helicopters | |||||||||
| Program 4, Episode 104 (DT4) 2001 - 2002 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of five segments: "Hyper-X" ("Behind the Scenes"), "Composite Materials" ("Tech Watch"), "Flexible Wing" ("Retrospective"), "ALDF" ("On the Runway"), and "Wind Tunnels" ("How it Works"). | |||||||||
| Go Behind the Scenes and see how the Hyper-X program is developing new hypersonic vehicles that might one day take you into space. See how composite materials are revolutionizing aircraft technology in Tech Watch. Meet Francis Rogallo, inventor of the modern hang glider as part of the Retrospective segment and see how NASA researchers test aircraft and Space Shuttle tires in the On the Runway segment. Plus find out how wind tunnels work. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 4, Episode 104 (complete episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT4 - Hyper-X | |||||||||
| 3. DT4 - Composite Materials | |||||||||
| 4. DT4 - Flexible Wing | |||||||||
| 5. DT4 - ALDF | |||||||||
| 6. DT4 - Wind Tunnels | |||||||||
| Program 6, Episode 201 (DT6) 2002 - 2003 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of five segments: "Mars Exploration" ("Behind the Scenes"), "Child Safety Sensor" ("Tech Watch"), "Space Capsule Design" ("Retrospective"), "SUAV Lab" ("On the Runway"), and "Flight Simulator" ("How it Works"). | |||||||||
| Go Behind the Scenes and travel to the Red Planet aboard the new Mars Rover. Tech Watch introduces us to a new Child Presence Sensor which will give parents a second set of eyes to watch their children. Meet Maxime Faget, Mercury Spacecraft designer in the Retrospective segment and see how NASA is designing Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the On the Runway segment. Plus find out how a flight simulator works on the How it Works segment. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 6, Episode 201 (complete episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT6 - Mars Exploration | |||||||||
| 3. DT6 - Child Safety Sensor | |||||||||
| 4. DT6 - Space Capsule Design | |||||||||
| 5. DT6 - SUAV Lab | |||||||||
| 6. DT6 - Flight Simulator | |||||||||
| Program 7, Episode 202 (DT5), 2002 - 2003 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of five segments: "GIFTS" ("Behind the Scenes"), "VAD" ("Tech Watch"), "The Viking Project" ("Retrospective"), "SAP" ("On the Runway"), and "Virtual Reality" ("How it Works"). | |||||||||
| A new satellite developed by NASA called GIFTS or Geostationary Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer will revolutionize weather forecasting. The VAD or Ventricular Assist Devise was NASA's invention of the year. This ingenious invention will prolong people's lives stricken with heart disease. Destination Tomorrow also investigates new technologies derived from flight simulators and current airplane data that will help pilots fly safer. Johnny Alonso finds himself in a 3D environment designed to help astronauts work more efficiently on board the International Space Station. Destination Tomorrow meets NASA's chief engineer for the successful Viking missions. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 7, Episode 202 (complete episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT5 - GIFTS | |||||||||
| 3. DT5 - VAD | |||||||||
| 4. DT5 - The Viking Project | |||||||||
| 5. DT5 - SAP | |||||||||
| 6. DT5 - Virtual Reality | |||||||||
| Program 9, Episode 204 (DT9), 2002 - 2003 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of five segments: "Helios" ("Behind the Scenes"), "Smart Probe" ("Tech Watch"), "Project Gemini" ("Retrospective"), "Quiet Aircraft Technology" ("On the Runway"), and "Spacesuits" ("How it Works"). | |||||||||
| A revolutionary technology developed by NASA is being used to detect cancer instantly, leading to a more accurate diagnosis of this disease. In an effort to quiet our skies, NASA has a new program aimed at reducing noise generated by aircraft. | |||||||||
| A record setting, unmanned aircraft called the Helios is changing the way scientists conduct Earth and atmospheric science missions. State of the art space suits give astronauts a place to live and work in outer space. DT looks back at the Gemini program. The Gemini missions flew between the Mercury and Apollo programs and allowed astronauts and planners to practice many of the procedures that would be important for future moon flights, paving the way for man to walk on the moon. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 9, Episode 204 (complete episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT9 - Helios | |||||||||
| 3. DT9 - Smart Probe | |||||||||
| 4. DT9 - Project Gemini | |||||||||
| 5. DT9 - Quiet Aircraft Technology | |||||||||
| 6. DT9 - Spacesuits | |||||||||
| Program 10, Episode 205 (DT10), 2002 - 2003 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of five segments: "Aurora Borealis" ("Behind the Scenes"), "Plane Parachutes" ("Tech Watch"), "NACA Fighter Pilots" ("Retrospective"), "Climate Change" ("On the Runway"), and "Air Traffic Control" ("How it Works"). | |||||||||
| A unique ballistic parachute system might potentially help pilots and passengers survive a catastrophic accident. NASA's Destination Tomorrow traveled to the Andoya Rocket range in Andennes, Norway and spoke to researchers about the aurora borealis (the northern lights). Norway is a unique place to investigate this phenomenon of the northern skies. NASA’s Destination Tomorrow also looks back at how NASA research helped change the shape of America’s air superiority in WWII! . Find out how air traffic controllers keep a watchful eye on our skies at all times. Discover how a new satellite called CALIPSO is studying the Earth’s atmosphere from space. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 10, Episode 205 (entire episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT10 - Aurora Borealis | |||||||||
| 3. DT10 - Plane Parachutes | |||||||||
| 4. DT10 - NACA Fighter Pilots | |||||||||
| 5. DT10 - Climate Change | |||||||||
| 6. DT10 - Air Traffic Control | |||||||||
| Program 11, Episode 301 (DT11), 2003 - 2004 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of five segments: "SpaceSails" ("Behind the Scenes"), "Charters of Freedom" ("Tech Watch"), "Spin Tunnel" ("Retrospective"), "RLVs" ("On the Runway"), and "GPS" ("How it Works"). | |||||||||
| NASA researchers are developing solar sails for deep space exploration. Our nation's Charters of Freedom were slowly deteriorating until NASA researchers stepped in to repair the damage. Destination Tomorrow looks at how the next generation of reusable launch vehicles are being developed. Retrospective looks back at the NASA 20 foot free flight spin tunnel. Research performed at this tunnel would have a direct impact on virtually every American fighter aircraft from World War II through today. And Johnny Alonso finds out exactly how GPS works. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 11, Episode 301 (entire episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT11 - SpaceSails | |||||||||
| 3. DT11 - Charters of Freedom | |||||||||
| 4. DT11 - Spin Tunnel | |||||||||
| 5. DT11 - RLVs | |||||||||
| 6. DT11 - GPS | |||||||||
| "Century of Flight," Program 12, Episode 302 (DT12), 2003 - 2004 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of four segments: "Flight Pioneers" ("Behind the Scenes"), "First Flight Control" ("How it Works"), "NACA," and "Aircraft Revolution" ("On the Runway"). | |||||||||
| A special edition of Destination Tomorrow looks back at the first century of powered flight. See how two relatively unknown bicycle makers from Dayton, Ohio beat many of the world's foremost thinkers to become the inventors of the airplane. Correspondent Jennifer Pulley speaks to researchers who are working on new designs that could change air travel. New aircraft shapes, cleaner burning fuels, and new materials could be the first steps in the next revolution of aircraft design. | |||||||||
| 1. "Century of Flight," Program 12, Episode 302 | |||||||||
| 2. DT12 - Flight Pioneers | |||||||||
| 3. DT12 - First Flight Control | |||||||||
| 4. DT12 - NACA | |||||||||
| 5. DT12 - Aircraft Revolution | |||||||||
| Program 15, Episode 305 (DT15), 2003 - 2004 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of three segments: "Titan" ("Behind the Scenes"), "Aerobraking" ("Tech Watch"), and "New Materials" ("How It Works"). | |||||||||
| Destination Tomorrow looks at one of Saturn's most fascinating moons called Titan. Learn about how this moon that has one of the best chances for life to exist in its hazy, thick atmosphere. NASA is working on a unique technique called Aerobraking to slow spacecraft into orbit around distant planets. And Johnny Alonso finds out how advanced materials including Kevlar can stop a bullet in its tracks. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 15, Episode 305 (entire episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT15 - Titan | |||||||||
| 3. DT15 - Aerobraking | |||||||||
| 4. DT15 - New Materials | |||||||||
| Program 16, Episode 401 (DT16), 2004 - 2005 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of three segments: "Food Preservation", "Space Food Preparation", and "Space Food Processing". | |||||||||
| On part one of this two part edition of Destination Tomorrow we take a look at Food Technology and how it is used by NASA. We'll find out about packaging and processing food for short and long duration space flights. And we'll see what types of foods astronauts are enjoying in space. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 16, Episode 401 (entire episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT16 - Food Preservation | |||||||||
| 3. DT16 - Space Food Preparation | |||||||||
| 4. DT16 - Space Food Processing | |||||||||
| Program 17, Episode 402 (DT17), 2004 - 2005 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of three segments: "Food Tech in Long Space Trip,""Future Space Food Concerns" ("Behind the Scenes"), and "Eating in Space" ("How It Works"). | |||||||||
| Part 2 of this special edition of NASA's Destination Tomorrow focuses on the future of food technology on long duration missions. Johnny Alonso speaks with Astronaut Mike Foale about eating aboard the International Space Station. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 17, Episode 402 (entire episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT17 - Food Tech in Long Space Trip | |||||||||
| 3. DT17 - Future Space Food Concerns | |||||||||
| 4. DT17 - Eating In Space | |||||||||
| Program 18, Episode 403 (DT18), 2004 - 2005 season | |||||||||
| Summary: This episode consists of four segments: "Space Exploration,""Food Tech in Long Space Trip,""Robotic Missions" ("Behind the Scenes"), "Long Duration Space Travel" ("Tech Watch"), and "Future Missions to Mars" ("How It Works"). | |||||||||
| Destination Tomorrow investigates NASA's new plan for Space Exploration. We'll examine some of the robotic missions leading the way for our astronauts. And we look at the challenges of getting to and staying on other worlds. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 18, Episode 403 (entire episode) | |||||||||
| 2. DT18 - Space Exploration | |||||||||
| 3. DT18 - Robotic Missions | |||||||||
| 4. DT18 - Long Duration Space Travel | |||||||||
| 5. DT18 - Future Missions to Mars | |||||||||
| Program 20, Episode 405 (DT20), 2004 - 2005 season | |||||||||
| Program 20 consists of four exciting segments. In the "Behind the Scenes" segment, viewers will learn about the new Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter; in the "Tech Watch" segment, viewers will learn about a new type medical device that will give Doctors a form of X-Ray vision; in the "Retrospective" segment viewers find out how the Space Shuttle program was started; and viewers find out about sonic booms in the "How it Works" segment. | |||||||||
| 1. Program 20, Episode 405 | |||||||||
| 2. DT20 - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter | |||||||||
| 3. DT20 - Advances In Medical Tech | |||||||||
| 4. DT20 - Space Shuttle Program | |||||||||
| 5. DT20 - Sonic Booms | |||||||||