Real World: Computer Simulations – Turning Complex Ideas Into Solvable Equations
How does NASA test ideas, like the Mars Helicopter, before they are even built? Find out more about this revolutionary helicopter and how NASA uses mathematical modeling to turn complex ideas into solvable equations that help shape future missions.
Background Information
Grades 6 through 8
- NASA 10 Things: Mars Helicopter
- NASA Climate Simulation Computer Becomes More Powerful
- NASA Helping Keep Astronauts Safe With Advanced Simulations, Visualizations
- NASA NASA Advanced Supercomputing Division
- NASA NASA Mars Helicopter Technology Demonstration
- NASA LaRC NASA Langley's Katherine Johnson Computational Research Facility Officially Opens
- Science News for Students Models: How Computers Make Predictions
- Science News for Students Prepping for Drone Exploration of Mars
- The Kid Should See This The JPL Engineers Behind Mars Insight & MarCo
Activities
Grades 6 through 8