Getting Started with Technology Project Libraries
TechPort is about more than searching, browsing, and reading. Projects often contain downloadable documents and links to additional information. Libraries can help you unlock the hidden depths of NASA's technology projects.
Many technology project records in TechPort include a library of rich content, such as peer reviewed papers, research documentation, technical reports, New Technology Reports (NTRs), news stories, images, and even videos.
Project libraries provide the technology project with an opportunity to showcase some of their accomplishments and benefits, to go deeper into the technology, and provide the context necessary for viewers to understand the project. Technology developers can use this information to understand the project parameters, performance metrics, design, infusion prospects, and applications.
What’s in the library?
Documents
Publications, conference
presentations,
peer-reviewed papers, technical reports, or other documents that describe the
technology in more detail.
presentations,
peer-reviewed papers, technical reports, or other documents that describe the
technology in more detail.
Images
Graphical representations of the
technology or part
of the technology being developed.
technology or part
of the technology being developed.
Links
New Technology Reports, patents,
news stories, or any
other relevant external link associated with the project.
news stories, or any
other relevant external link associated with the project.
Stories
Descriptive narratives of events
and information
relevant to the project such as success stories and infusion opportunities.
and information
relevant to the project such as success stories and infusion opportunities.
Videos
Video clips illustrating
demonstrations of the
technology, interviews, or prototype visualizations relevant to the technology.
demonstrations of the
technology, interviews, or prototype visualizations relevant to the technology.
How can I browse the library?
For computer and tablet users, the library can be accessed in the column on the right side of a
project page.
For smartphone users, the library is below "Primary U.S. Locations and Key Partners". Click the
"Show the complete
project library" link.
Filtering the library
If a project library contains an extensive list of library items, you have the option to filter
the library to only show
a certain type of item. Simply select the item type to filter for in the "Show" drop-down, and
then click "Apply Filter"
Using library items
If a library item can be downloaded, you will see a blue "Download" button next to the item. If
a library item links to
an external web page, you will see a "Go to Page" button instead.
