The Data and Information Application Layer (DIAL) ACCESS project uses plug-in technology to add NASA data visualization and access tools to the Adobe Director™ multimedia application authoring environment. This means that, with a little additional work, stand-alone data-rich applications can be authored as easily as any other software authored using Director™.

The Research Institute partners with major university and government research efforts to develop advanced informatics solutions for education and public use. The list of active projects is in the menu above (on the right).