Within NASA, Ames has taken a leadership role in the research and development of high-speed computing and information-processing systems. NASA Ames researchers have found new applications for this capability. NASA's information technology is used to generated complex flow patterns over virtual wind tunnel models; process enormous amounts of satellite data to create simulations of the Earth's climate; and model complex chemical reactions and molecules.

NASA Ames continues to push the cutting edge of computer science with the development of human-centered computing, which includes improving how people interact with computers and how to efficiently distribute and use information. Ames is also developing autonomous systems that can perform tasks with limited or no direct human input for NASA's future robotic missions.

As the need for faster computers and more efficient processing of information increases, NASA Ames will continue to do the cutting-edge research and development required to meet the needs of NASA and the American people.