T H E N E T - S U R F E R
This column explores the frequently uncharted waters of the Internet
in search of sites, files, web pages and anything else that is
related to the study and application of astronomy.
NASA LEWIS RESEARCH CENTER HOME PAGE AVAILABLE ON INTERNET
The NASA Lewis Research Center's World Wide Web home page has a new
look and features a Public Affairs home page. People from all over the
world can access and learn about the Lewis Research Center, one of
NASA's principle aeronautical research facilities, through a series of
multimedia "pages" which describe NASA Lewis, its programs, people, and
history. Features of the Public Affairs home page include a welcome
from Center Director Donald J. Campbell, video clips from unmanned
launches, and a facilities page with an animated fly-in and interactive
map of the Center.
The NASA Lewis World Wide Web home page is available at URL:
The NASA Lewis Public Affairs home page is accessible from the Lewis
home page or directly at URL:
http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/Other_Groups/PAO/
An anonymous File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server is also available.
It includes press releases since 1993. They can be accessed at
"ftp.lerc.nasa.gov" in the "/pao/pressrel/" directory.
Lewis is NASA's Center of Excellence in aircraft propulsion,
microgravity science, and aerospace technology including space power,
communications and electric propulsion. Lewis also is responsible for
NASA's intermediate and large expendable launch vehicle programs.
Other major programs include the Advanced Communications Technology
Satellite (ACTS) and High Speed Research programs aimed at developing a
new supersonic civil transport. On-line information is available on
each of these programs.
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