Whether you’re a hobbyist tinkerer or a business looking for solutions, NASA’s Software Catalog has you covered. Since the dawn of the space program, NASA has been on the forefront of computer development. The agency’s software catalog features more than 1,200 programs, and most are downloadable with a free or open-source license. Here are some of the most popular codes available to request from software.nasa.gov:
Tetrahedral Unstructured Grid Software System (TetrUSS)
How do you make sure your car or airplane design is the most aerodynamic it can be? You need computational fluid dynamics! TetrUSS uses computer-generated grids to represent objects and the air around them. Originally developed by Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, TetrUSS lets users check their work and improve their designs for vehicles, buildings, and more!
Schedule Test and Assessment Tool (STAT)
You can’t launch missions to the depths of space without a good schedule! This add-on designed to work with Microsoft Project provides automated data analysis to assist with schedule management. While created by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, this software is perfect for businesses of all kinds, not only in the space sector!
Global Reference Atmospheric Model (GRAM)
Are you looking to see how an engineering design works in Earth’s atmosphere? Or any atmosphere? Marshall Space Flight Center has developed a suite of computer programs that model atmospheres for Earth and other planets, enabling researchers and engineers to develop accurate simulations.
Root Cause and Analysis Tool (RCAT)
In any business, mistakes happen, and it’s important to minimize the chances they are repeated. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland developed RCAT to analyze accidents and close calls and offer insights into their causes. The software provides an analyst with the tools to conduct extensive risk assessments and dig down to the root cause.
