Research Horizons
Spring/Summer 2002
COVER STORY
POWERING
THE FUTURE

Powering the Future
Broad-based research program helps ensure tomorrow's energy supply.
by John Toon

Powering an Energy Revolution
Fuel cells promise improvements in transportation, electronics and power generation.
by John Toon

Ice That Burns
Methane gas hydrates.
by John Toon

Holding the Line on Energy
Georgia Tech helps companies manage energy use and cost.
by Nancy Fullbright

A Sunny Future
Demonstration facilities and basic research improve photovoltaic power.
by John Toon

Tomorrow Today
Researchers are evaluating electric and gasoline-electric hybrids to provide energy efficiency and reduced emissions now.
by John Toon

Cover Stories, PDF format - pp. 1-19

FEATURES
There's No Place Like Home
Future computing technologies will allow senior adults to live independently longer.
by Jane M. Sanders

No Place Like Home: Jogging the Memory with Information from Sensors
Researchers make progress in Aware Home applications and infrastructure.
by Jane M. Sanders

FEATURES
Eye in the Sky
Next generation ozone-monitoring technology expected to improve smog forecasting.

by Jane M. Sanders


Fresh Air, Weather Fair
Air quality researchers note cleaner air last summer, but expect return to normal pollution levels this season.
by Jane M. Sanders

Modernizing Meditation
Researchers create a virtual environment to teach and enhance meditation.
by Jane M. Sanders

Novel Gas Sensors
Devices based on porous silicon offer potential for low-voltage,
low-cost sensor arrays integrated with electronics.
by John Toon

Feature Stories, PDF format - pp. 20-39

DEPARTMENTS
Research Notes
Picking Up the Right Signals
"Innovation U"
An Easier Connection
Free for All

Research Links
Nanocarrots and Nanocherries
A Warmer, Wetter World
Medical Micromachines
Spawning New Companies
Faculty Awards and Honors

Faculty Research in the News

Departments, PDF format - pp. 40-48

RESEARCH HORIZONS

Volume 19, Number 3
Spring/Summer 2002

A publication of the
Georgia Institute of Technology



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