Fall 2004
Georgia Tech Research Horizons
COVER STORY
Sensing Danger
Researchers develop new sensing technologies to improve response to chemical and biological attacks.
by Jane M. Sanders PDF format

Sidebar Articles:
Seaport Security
Innovation center working with academia and industry to develop new logistics and security technologies.
by T.J. Becker PDF format

Mapping Homeland Security
High-tech tool improves incident planning and response for emergency management officials.
By Jane M. Sanders PDF format

Sharing Security Information
Georgia Tech provides foundation for new justice information-sharing initiative. PDF format
by John Toon
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FEATURES
Angolan Stew
Researchers help African nation address environmental and political problems.
by Jane M. Sanders PDF format


No Accidental Tourist
Solving the traveling salesman problem has been a 16-year passion for Georgia Tech researcher.
by T.J. Becker PDF format

Fixed Assets
Aquatic plants sequester toxic compounds in cell tissue, removing contaminants from wetlands.
by Jane M. Sanders PDF format

Motion Picture History
Moving Image Collections project offers access to archived video and film.
by Gary Goettling PDF format


FEATURES
One Size Doesn't Fit All
Software under development would customize graphics-based computer interaction for people with low vision.
by Jane M. Sanders PDF format

Web Exclusive:
Losing Sight, Finding a New Vision
Blind woman provides inspiration for research to improve technology access.
by Jane M. Sanders

Jump-Starting Start-ups
VentureLab gains momentum as member companies attract investors, gain admittance to ATDC.
by T.J. Becker PDF format

The Power of Touch
Georgia Tech researchers engineer an old-fashioned "touch" into modern electronic controls.
by Gary Goettling PDF format

Real-time Testing for PKU
First-ever self-monitoring device is under development for rare genetic disorder.
by T.J. Becker PDF format

DEPARTMENTS
Research Notes

The Power of One
Functionally Graded Electrodes
Gung Ho for Saving Energy
Abrupt Climate Change
Closing the Loop
Tiny Writing
Quantum Dots
Heating Up
Dynamic Ice
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RESEARCH HORIZONS

Volume 22, Number 1
Fall 2004

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