HEATSHEETS and Thermoflect
Radiant Barrier Technology was originally developed by NASA to protect astronauts and electrical systems from the harmful temperature fluctuations and radiation in space. Made by applying vaporized aluminum to a plastic sheet, AFM, LLC took this technology and made it available to consumers everywhere with Heatsheets. The blankets allow people to retain 90% of their…
Comfort Phase Change Materials
Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are fabrics that were originally developed to protect astronauts from extreme temperature fluctuations in space. They can absorb, store, and dispel heat radiation to regulate body temperature for maximum comfort and safety. PCMs were invented in 1988 by Triangle Research and Development for use in the gloves worn by astronauts during…
Astronaut Foods
NASA produced a variety of freeze-dried foods for astronaut consumption throughout the Apollo Missions. The process of freeze-drying is fairly simple: Food is brought to an extremely low temperature in a vacuum, vaporizing water molecules in the food and leaving it completely dehydrated and preserved. In 1975, American Outdoors Products, Inc. created Astronaut Foods, after…
Systems Tool Kit – Education
Systems Tool Kit (STK) is a 3D modeling software for complex systems, including ground vehicles, satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, and more. The program was initially created to monitor satellites in orbit but is now used by aerospace and defense communities around the globe. In addition to modeling behavior and movement patterns, STK also analyzes communication…
Play Attention
NASA developed brain exercises to improve the attention spans of pilots during long flights. Peter Freer, a teacher, believed he could use the same concept to help children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He took this feedback-based technology and combined it with brain games to create Play Attention. The Play Attention program includes Executive…
Gal-XeONE™ and Nutricote® Controlled Release Fertilizer
Gal-XeONE™ was originally developed with the help of NASA and their Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program. NASA needed an environmentally friendly fertilizer that could be used to grow plants in space. Florikan had already worked with a timed-release fertilizer technology called Nutricote, which acted as a precursor to Gal-XeONE™. This fertilizer now comes in a…
Florikan’s Student, Teacher and Community Outreach Program
Florikan is dedicated to environmentally sustainable agriculture and ethical business practices. Ed Rosenthal, founder and Chairman of the Board, started the company with his wife Betty in 1982. The Student, Teacher, and Community Outreach Program is another brainchild of Ed with the intention of spreading the values of his company to a wide audience, while…
Everest Jacket
Meet the Everest Jacket from 13-ONE. Each of the Everest Jackets uses the same Radiant Barrier Technology developed by NASA to protect astronauts from the extreme temperature fluctuations in space. This material is made by applying vaporized aluminum to a plastic sheet. Radiant Barrier material reflects radiation and insulates up to 90% of heat energy.…
Radiant Catalytic Ionization Air & Water Purification
Aerus and its family of companies which include Vollara, activTek and Beyond by Aerus offer a variety of air purification and residential products which use a variation of technology originally developed in cooperation with NASA to remove airborne pathogens. The original technology was applied to plant growth experiments on the International Space Station. One of…