http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/nasaeclips/realworld NASA eClips : REALWORLD : Middle school students explore mathematics in action through Real World: Mathematics. en-us © 2009 United States Government as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. All Rights Reserved. NASA eClips no NASA, education, aerospace, exploration, technology, science, space, engineering, mathematics, astronauts, environment, aviation Middle school students explore mathematics in action through Real World: Mathematics. National Aeronautics and Space Administration nasaeclips@nianet.org (NASA eClips) http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_110209/RW42_SubRip_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_110209/RW42_SubRip_512kb.mp4 02 Nov 2009 15:10:09 EST Learn about the safety measures implemented to protect the shuttle astronauts. Computer modeling and simulation is used to help engineers evaluate the probability of malfunctions in everything from shuttle valves to the thermal protection system. NASA eClips NASA, NASA eClips, NIA, Real World, middle school, video, education, engineering, technology, science, math, data analysis, shuttle, safety, design, avionics, pascal units, atmospheric pressure, thermal protection, robotics, modeling, simulation, pressure, force, newton, probability http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_091109/RW49_ARES_WELDING_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_091109/RW49_ARES_WELDING_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:30:09 EDT Watch as NASA engineers use a special welding technique known as friction-stir welding to bond new composite metals used for the Ares I launch vehicle. See how this process adds strength to the material. Learn to convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius. NASA eClips NASA, NASA eClips, NIA, Real World, middle school, math, video, education, engineering, technology, physical science, measurement, welding, temperatures, Fahrenheit, Celsius, Ares, tensile strength, composites, plasticity, conversions, stir-friction http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_083109/RW_Abiotic_clean_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_083109/RW_Abiotic_clean_512kb.mp4 02 Nov 2009 09:09:14 EST Join scientists and teachers as they learn how to measure some of the abiotic conditions of winter. Find out about latent heat, low thermochrons can be used to collect data points and the importance of snow:water equivalents. NASA eClips NASA, NASA eClips, NIA, Real World, middle school, math, abiotic conditions, latent heat, thermochrons http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_073109/RW46_STS119_clean_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_073109/RW46_STS119_clean_512kb.mp4 13 Oct 2009 10:04:52 EDT Meet two teachers turned astronauts who had important roles in the mission to update the solar arrays on the International Space Station. Find out how STS-119 carried the giant arrays that will allow the station to house a crew of six in the future. NASA eClips NASA, NIA, eClips, Real World, Middle School, Math, Video, Education, Kilowatt, Power, Solar, Arrays, ISS, Space station, Astronauts, Teachers, Joule, Spacewalks, Photovoltaic http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_073109/RW45_SSDangers_Clean_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_073109/RW45_SSDangers_Clean_512kb.mp4 13 Oct 2009 10:04:29 EDT Each day, gravity pulls the International Space Station, or ISS, a little closer to Earth. See how drag causes the ISS to slow down. Learn about the challenges of keeping the ISS in orbit and how NASA counteracts orbital decay. NASA eClips NASA, NIA, eClips, Real World, Middle School, Math, Video, Education, ISS, Space station, Gravity, Orbital, Decay, Sunspots, Graphing, Mass, Gravity, Weight, Drag http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_071509/RW44LunarCrane_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_071509/RW44LunarCrane_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:33:14 EDT Learn more about the innovative lunar crane being developed by NASA for use in heavy lifting on other worlds. See how composite materials are used to improve the mass: strength ratio and how variable degrees of rotation allow this versatile machine to move. NASA eClips NASA, NASA eClips, NIA, Real World, middle school, math, moon, crane, composite, LSMS, ratio, mass, weight, rotation http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_071509/RW37Ares1XAssembly_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_071509/RW37Ares1XAssembly_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:33:31 EDT NASA centers from across the United States are working together to build the new Ares rocket. Find out how engineers use micrometer tolerances to be sure the parts fit together and how drag coefficients help predict the aerodynamics of the rocket flight test. NASA eClips NASA, NASA eClips, NIA, Real World, middle school, video, math, Ares, drag, coefficients, aerodynamics, tolerances, flight, density, velocity http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_062309/RWLightningRod_clean_ff_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_062309/RWLightningRod_clean_ff_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:33:59 EDT See how NASA is using a rolling spheres lightning protection system to expand the cone of protection currently used on Launch Complex 39. Find out how the towers and catenary wires create an easier path for the lightning to get to the ground. NASA eClips NASA, NASA eClips, NIA, Real World, Middle School, lightning, protection, catenary wires, lightning rod, rolling spheres, cone of protection, area, electricity, clouds, Ares http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_062309/RWSelfHealing_clean_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_062309/RWSelfHealing_clean_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:34:14 EDT Learn about the new self-healing materials being developed at NASA. See how these polymers snap back after impact while the structural integrity of the material remains intact. Find out how scientists use math to calculate tensile strength. NASA eClips NASA, NASA eClips, NIA, Real World, Middle School, self-healing, polymer, monomer, organic, tensile strength, Surlyn, load-bearing, airplanes, structural integrity http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_052809/RW35AresI-X_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_052809/RW35AresI-X_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:34:28 EDT Preparing for future space missions, NASA is testing the Ares rockets prototype, Ares I-X. By finding the vehicle’s center of gravity, engineers can calculate the exact mass of the vehicle. The forces felt by the astronauts during launch are similar NASA eClips NASA, Real World, NASA eClips, NIA, Constellaton, Ares I, center of gravity, acceleration, g-forces, rockets http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_052809/RW30Altair_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_052809/RW30Altair_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:34:53 EDT In future space missions, Altair will carry crew from Orion to the moon. An engine is being developed that uses deep throttling to control the amount of thrust coming out of the engine. Using mathematics principles, the engine lowers the vehicle and allow NASA eClips NASA, Real World, NASA eClips, NIA, Altair, Orion, deep throttling, thrust, engine, CECE, cryogenics http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_052809/RW25_Lunar_Excavators_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_052809/RW25_Lunar_Excavators_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:35:46 EDT See how NASA engineers use the design process to evaluate the best choice for a new lunar excavator. Three different models are tested on location in Hawaii where the soil on Mauna Kea Volcano is simiilar to that on the moon. NASA eClips NASA, Real World, NASA eClips, engineers, design process, moon, excavators, regolith, oxygen, Mauna Kea, insitu http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_051309/RW36Polymide_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_051309/RW36Polymide_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:36:06 EDT Learn about the everyday applications of polyimide foam, one of NASA's commercial inventions of the year. This low-density foam can be used as a fire-resistant insulation for ships or to reduce airplane noise. NASA eClips NASA, NASA eClips, Real World, NIA, sound, decibels, polyimide, density, acoustic, insulation, fire-resistant, invention http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_051309/RW26SpaceLight_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_051309/RW26SpaceLight_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 16:47:19 EDT Join NASA engineers as they share the next generation of light emitting diodes, or LED, lighting. Find out how these energy efficient, longer lasting lights recently installed on the International Space Station will benefit us here on Earth. NASA eClips NASA, NASA eClips, Real World, NIA, middle school, LED, lighting, light emitting diodes, ISS, photons, natural light, mood, benefits http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_040709/RW_Excavation_Blade_oc_ff_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_040709/RW_Excavation_Blade_oc_ff_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:37:32 EDT Learn how NASA engineers use mass efficiency, a measure of size to productivity, to evaluate the excavation blade that could be used on future lunar missions. The blade can help astronauts build landing pads or protective berms. NASA eClips NASA, Real World, NASA eClips, engineers, excavation, mass efficiency, moon, outposts, landing pads http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_032709/RW_Resources_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_032709/RW_Resources_oc_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:37:52 EDT Find out how NASA scientists, like explorers of old, plan to use the natural resources of new worlds to provide life-sustaining materials for the astronauts. During tests in Hawaii, scientists practice extracting oxygen from the lunar-like soil. NASA eClips NASA, Real World, NASA eClips, moon, outpost, reactors, oxygen, natural resources, insitu http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_022709/RW_LRO_Resources_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_022709/RW_LRO_Resources_oc_512kb.mp4 11 Sep 2009 14:38:13 EDT Join NASA scientists for a look at the new Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO. Find out about the instruments that will make a comprehensive map of the moon and search for safe landing sites by collecting unprecedented amounts of data. NASA eClips NASA, Real World, NASA eClips, science, moon, LRO, reconnaissance, orbiter, landing sites, maps http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_022709/RW_MESSENGER_ff_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_022709/RW_MESSENGER_ff_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 10:59:38 EDT Find out about NASA's innovative spacecraft that was launched to explore Mercury. Learn about gravity assist and see what scientists have already learned from the preliminary flybys, including evidence of volcanism and plate tectonics. NASA eClips NASA, Mercury, Messenger, gravity assist, tectonics, volcanism, technology, heat shields, spacecraft http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_022709/RW_LRO_Mission_oc_ff_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_022709/RW_LRO_Mission_oc_ff_512kb.mp4 21 Aug 2009 15:45:55 EDT Get a new perspective on moon resources with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. See how NASA plans to gather data about the unique lunar poles. Scientists will use the light reflected off the surface to identify different minerals on the moon. NASA eClips NASA, Real World, NASA eClips, lunar, moon, reconnaissance, orbiter, resources, light, minerals, poles, LRO http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_022309/RW_CLOUD_DAY_oc.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_022309/RW_CLOUD_DAY_oc.mp4 21 Aug 2009 15:48:10 EDT Learn about precipitation and how clouds are formed. Find out why scientists study clouds and how you can help NASA collect cloud observation data as part of the Students' Cloud Observation OnLine, or S'COOL, Project. NASA eClips NASA, clouds, observations, S\'COOL, precipitation, ground truth http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips_021309/RW_SCARAB_oc.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips_021309/RW_SCARAB_oc.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:00:51 EDT Find out why engineers are testing NASA's autonomous rover called Scarab. Scarab is equipped with drills for taking lunar soil samples and special wheels designed by Michelin to optimize ground contact pressure. NASA eClips NASA, Scarab, regolith, Michelin, tires, ground contact pressure, resources, moon http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_02062009/RW_STS126_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_02062009/RW_STS126_oc_512kb.mp4 14 Sep 2009 12:03:33 EDT Join astronauts on a spacewalk to fix the solar arrays on the International Space Station, or ISS. Find out about new crew quarters, exercise equipment, a recycling system and an expanded kitchen that finally includes a refrigerator. NASA eClips NASA, STS-126, solar arrays, ISS, space station, refrigerator, spacewalk, recycling, NIA, Real World, middle school, video http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_02062009/RW_Phoenix_oc.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_02062009/RW_Phoenix_oc.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:01:56 EDT See what tools were sent to Mars onboard the Phoenix Lander. Find out why scientists chose a lander to search for water ice on the red planet and what math was involved to slow Phoenix down enough to make a safe landing. NASA eClips NASA, Phoenix, landers, Mars, descent, water, math http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_02022009/RW_ARES_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_02022009/RW_ARES_oc_512kb.mp4 16 Jul 2009 10:39:39 EDT Learn about ARES, the unmanned vehicle NASA plans to send to Mars that will fly around the surface collecting data about the red planet. Discover the mathematics used to design ARES. NASA eClips NASA, UAV, ARES, Mars http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_02022009/RW_UAV_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_02022009/RW_UAV_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:02:55 EDT NASA is using new technology to design Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that collects data and tests experiments without putting pilots at risk. Learn about the mathematics involved in designing these airplanes. NASA eClips NASA, UAV, airplanes http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_ISRU_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_ISRU_oc_512kb.mp4 21 Aug 2009 16:41:37 EDT Learn how NASA plans to use lunar resources to provide astronauts with water and oxygen. Travel to Hawaii to see tests using a special reactor and a process called hydrogen reduction to release oxygen from the volcanic soil. NASA eClips NASA, oxygen, hydrogen reduction, volcanic, resources, moon, Hawaii, extraction http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_Gantry_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_Gantry_oc_512kb.mp4 27 Jul 2009 14:39:21 EDT Discover how NASA uses a gantry so astronauts can practice safely landing spacecrafts on the moon. Learn about Orion, the exploration vehicle planned for missions to the moon and Mars. NASA eClips NASA, gantry, Orion, landing http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_STEREO_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_STEREO_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:04:37 EDT Learn about twin satellites NASA launched to collect data about the sun. Find out why we study the sun and what scientists learn from these missions. NASA eClips NASA, STEREO, sun, solar flares, satellites http://www.archive.org/download/Nasa_eClips_video/RW-LunarHabitats_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/Nasa_eClips_video/RW-LunarHabitats_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:05:19 EDT Discover how NASA uses math to design lunar habitats for future missions to the moon. The final configuration will be determined by factors such as weight, dimensions, physical architecture and purpose. NASA eClips lunar habitats, moon, architecture, living in space, NASA http://www.archive.org/download/Nasa_eClips_video/RW-ATHLETE_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/Nasa_eClips_video/RW-ATHLETE_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:05:53 EDT Learn about the mobile robot NASA plans to use for future missions to Mars: the All-Terrain Hex-Limbed Extra-Terrestrial Explorer, or ATHLETE. This one-third scale model helps NASA see just what the robot can do. NASA eClips exploration, moon, Athlete, NASA, robots http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_Hubble_Power_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_Hubble_Power_oc_512kb.mp4 16 Jul 2009 11:01:42 EDT Learn how NASA uses light from the sun to make electricity to keep the Hubble Space Telescope powered in space. Scientists use an equation to balance the power in the solar panels and batteries. NASA eClips Hubble, telescope, batteries, solar power, energy, astronomy http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_CERES_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_eclips_mp4/RW_CERES_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:07:02 EDT Learn how NASA uses a data-collecting sensor, Clouds and Earth’s Radiant Energy System, or CERES, to study clouds and make accurate measurements of energy leaving Earth. NASA eClips energy, satellite, CERES, energy budget, clouds, greenhouse effect http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Dinosaurs_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Dinosaurs_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:07:30 EDT Learn how remote sensing is used to help paleontologists identify where fossils may be found. See how the discovery of a hadrosaur has enabled scientists to further their research on dinosaurs. NASA eClips paleontologists, dinosaurs, Dakota, hadrosaur, satellites, remote sensing, fossils http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Moon_Dirt_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Moon_Dirt_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:08:06 EDT Learn about the special characteristics of moon dirt. Go behind the scenes at the NASA lunar backhoe competition to see who designed the most efficient machine for moon digging. NASA eClips moon, NASA, outpost, regolith, soil, excavation http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Hubble_WFC_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Hubble_WFC_oc_512kb.mp4 26 Oct 2009 09:07:20 EDT The new Wide Field Camera will allow researchers to see further in space than ever before. This camera will replace the current camera on the Hubble Space Telescope and will record objects the human eye cannot see. NASA eClips Hubble, telescope, cameras, electromagnetic spectrum, light, ultraviolet, visible light, astronomy http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Hubble_Repair_Mission_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Hubble_Repair_Mission_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:09:11 EDT See how math and Newton's laws help engineers design tools and astronauts successfully train for the next Hubble Space Telescope repair mission. NASA eClips Hubble, telescope, repair, tools, EVA, spacewalks http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Shuttle_Thermal_Protection_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-Shuttle_Thermal_Protection_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:09:37 EDT Explore the protection system that allows the shuttle to go from frigid temperatures in space to extremely hot temperatures when entering Earth's atmosphere. See how these tiles made of sand protect the astronauts. NASA eClips shuttle, NASA, tiles, atmosphere, Orbiter http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-JASON2_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-JASON2_oc_512kb.mp4 02 Nov 2009 08:56:26 EST Learn how the satellite, Jason 2, is able to use radar waves to determine the height of sea levels and evaluate the effects of global warming. NASA eClips global warming, sea levels, radar, satellites, oceans http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-ATrain_oc_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/NASA_eclips/RW-ATrain_oc_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:10:33 EDT The A-Train is a group of satellites in orbit collecting atmospheric data . Measuring the same part of Earth's system within minutes of each other, the satellites examine air quality, cloud movement, and more. NASA eClips satellites, NASA, air quality, Earth systems, clouds, atmosphere http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_360/RW_SpaceWeather_OC_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_360/RW_SpaceWeather_OC_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:10:58 EDT This NASA video segment looks at space weather and examines the major ramifications space weather can have on Earth. NASA eClips space, weather, radiation, solar storms, coronal mass ejections, aurora, plasma http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_360/RW_HubbleThermalBlanket_OC_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_360/RW_HubbleThermalBlanket_OC_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:11:22 EDT In this NASA video segment, learn how new technology and old-fashioned tailoring keep the Hubble Space Telescope in top shape so it can continue to gather data about the universe. NASA eClips Hubble, space, telescope, technology, NOBL http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip9_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip9_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:11:48 EDT Learn about the Law of Conservation of Energy and how energy changes from potential energy to kinetic energy. Review the procedure to calculate kinetic energy. NASA eClips mechanics, conservation, energy, Law of Conservation, kinetic energy, potential energy http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip8_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip8_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:12:17 EDT Learn how to calculate the force, energy, motion and work of an object using proper units of measurement. Find out how these properties compare with one other. Calculate gravitational potential energy. NASA eClips mechanics, work, force, energy, motion, properties, potential energy, kinetic energy http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip21_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip21_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:12:48 EDT Use a number line in a rectangular coordinate system. Identify horizontal and vertical axis lines, quadrants, coordinates, ordered pairs and integers. Example problems help review key concepts. NASA eClips coordinate system, axis, origin, quadrants, ordered pairs, integers http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip14_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip14_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:13:17 EDT This NASA video segment gives a short review of proportionality. Learn how scale models are created as a cost-efficient way to design and study larger objects. Examples are used to support the presentation. NASA eClips proportionality, energy, motion, representation, ratios, scales, design http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip11_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clip11_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:13:47 EDT This NASA video segment focuses on how scientists use satellites to collect data. These sets of data are then analyzed and used to predict storms. NASA eClips hurricane, national data collection, air pressure, wind, temperature, moisture http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Space_Operations_Launch_Services_Clip26_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Space_Operations_Launch_Services_Clip26_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:14:16 EDT See how NASA runs experiments in reduced gravity environments and simulated weightlessness. Learn about polymers and use slopes and ratios to explain a relationship between gravity and convection. NASA eClips reduced gravity, molecules, microgravity, experiments, polymers, monomers, slope ratios, convection http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Space_Operations_Launch_Services_Clip16_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Space_Operations_Launch_Services_Clip16_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:14:44 EDT This NASA video segment explains scale models, ratios, proportions and how to calculate problems with different units of measurement. Color animations clarify the use of ratios. NASA eClips ratios, fractions, scale models, calculation, units of measure, space http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clips34_35_36_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Science_Earth_Clips34_35_36_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:15:07 EDT Learn about Earth System Science and how systems are formed when parts interconnecting with other parts make a whole. See how the use of graphs, charts and drawings help communicate thinking. NASA eClips representation, earth system science, graphs, charts, earth http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Exploration_Lunar_Habitats_Clip2_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Exploration_Lunar_Habitats_Clip2_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:15:30 EDT Learn how inflatable structures may be used as mobile living quarters for astronauts when NASA returns to the moon and then travels to Mars. Explore one inflatable model made of Kevlar. NASA eClips moon, lunar habitat, inflatable outpost, space, Kevlar http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Exploration_Exploration_Vehicles_Clip2_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Exploration_Exploration_Vehicles_Clip2_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 27 Jul 2009 14:42:05 EDT Learn how NASA experts use a gantry to test the design of aircraft and spacecraft returning to Earth. See the new design of Orion, the crew exploration vehicle planned for NASA's return to the moon. NASA eClips gantry, spacecraft testing, design, Orion, exploration vehicle, aviation, airplane testing http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Green_Clip3_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Green_Clip3_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:16:18 EDT Learn how NASA-inspired technologies produce solar power here on Earth. Go behind the scenes at the “Solar Decathlon, a competition to design a solar-powered house. Explore the benefits of solar energy. NASA eClips solar power, fossil fuel, environment, technology, solar decathlon, fuel sources http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Green_Clip2_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Green_Clip2_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:16:47 EDT Learn how NASA technologies use alternative energy. Solar sails propel spacecraft through space. The International Space Station, or ISS, catches sunlight to provide electricity and oxygen to the station. NASA eClips solar power, wind, fossil fuels, technologies, decathlon, International Space Station, ISS http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Green_Clip1_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Green_Clip1_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:17:09 EDT Learn how engineers and scientists are working to develop more efficient and long-lasting batteries to solar energy. Compare an electric car, which operates on lithium ion batteries, to cars that use fossil fuels. NASA eClips environment, lithium batteries, ion, electric cars, technology http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Design_Technology_Clip9_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Design_Technology_Clip9_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:17:32 EDT Learn how household tools have been used in space missions. Find out more about how astronauts use cordless power tools to perform tasks like tightening screws in space and collecting moon rocks. NASA eClips power tools, cordless, space missions, astronauts, space http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Design_Technology_Clip8_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Design_Technology_Clip8_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:17:53 EDT The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, or VASIMR, uses plasma for rocket propulsion. Review the four states of matter and explore the make-up of atoms, electric and magnetic fields and radiation. NASA eClips aviation, variable, VASIMR, Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, propulsion, state of matter, atoms, electric and magnetic http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Design_Technology_Clip15_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 http://www.archive.org/download/nasa_flv/NASA_Aeronautics_Design_Technology_Clip15_HD_512kb_512kb.mp4 22 Jun 2009 11:18:15 EDT Learn about different types of measurement and measurement tools. Compare the US standard system of measurement to the metric system. NASA eClips decimal, conversions, measurement, aviation, space, history of measurement