Frank O. Clark

The American Astronomical Society is a professional organization for astronomers, physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others interested in the astronomical sciences. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in various locations. Established in 1899, the society has approximately 8,000 members.

National Institute of Standards & Technology develops and promotes measurement, standards, and technology. The firm provides services to the manufacturers, service companies, educational institutions, and health care providers. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Spectral Sciences, Inc. provides research and development services. It specializes in the fields related to spectroscopy, remote sensing and imaging, combustion and propulsion technology, and radiative transfer processes. The firm's software products include special image exploitation, optical radiation models for the atmosphere and gases, chemical flow models, tomography application and target and science simulation. The company was founded by James B. Elgin, Lawrence S. Bernstein, Fritz Bien, Michael E. Gersh, and David C. Robertson in 1981 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.