NASAs Fiber Optics for Shape Sensing @NASATechTransfer

NASA Technology Transfer Program NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center is offering companies that provide sensing solutions for monitoring of structures and asset management of storage tanks a unique opportunity to expand their product line to include unprecedented capabilities. Known as FOSS (for fiber optic sensing system), NASA's patented, award-winning technology portfolio combines advanced sensors and innovative algorithms into a robust package that accurately and cost-effectively monitors a host of critical parameters in real time. These include position/deformation (displacement, twist, rotation), stiffness (bending, torsion, vibration), operational loads (bending moments, shear loads, torques), strength/stress (pressure/fatigue, breakage prediction), and magnetic fields (cracks or other flaws in safety-critical metal structures) for structural health monitoring applications. In addition to monitoring the structure of a tank, FOSS is capable of sensing the tank's inventory, including amounts, temperatures, and stratification (oil vs. water, sediment vs. liquid, thermal layers).

More information on this specific technology can be found at technology.nasa.gov/patent/DRC-TOPS-37

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

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NASAs Fiber Optics for Shape Sensing

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2016-09-28 | NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center is offering companies that provide sensing solutions for monitoring of structures and asset management of storage tanks a unique opportunity to expand their product line to include unprecedented capabilities. Known as FOSS (for fiber optic sensing system), NASA's patented, award-winning technology portfolio combines advanced sensors and innovative algorithms into a robust package that accurately and cost-effectively monitors a host of critical parameters in real time. These include position/deformation (displacement, twist, rotation), stiffness (bending, torsion, vibration), operational loads (bending moments, shear loads, torques), strength/stress (pressure/fatigue, breakage prediction), and magnetic fields (cracks or other flaws in safety-critical metal structures) for structural health monitoring applications. In addition to monitoring the structure of a tank, FOSS is capable of sensing the tank's inventory, including amounts, temperatures, and stratification (oil vs. water, sediment vs. liquid, thermal layers).

More information on this specific technology can be found at technology.nasa.gov/patent/DRC-TOPS-37

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

NASA Glenn Research Centers New Methods in Preparing and Purifying Nanomaterials

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-10-08 | Featuring Subject Matter Expert: Diana Santiago de Jesus

Innovators at NASA's Glenn Research Center have made several breakthroughs in treating hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanomaterials, improving their properties to supplant carbon nanotubes in many applications. These inventors have greatly enhanced the processes of intercalation and exfoliation. Both processes are crucial in creating usable nanomaterials and tailoring them for specific engineered applications. In addition, Glenn's researchers have devised a means of fabricating exfoliated hBN-alumina ceramic composites, which have great potential as high-thermal-conductivity electrical insulators, as well as a new method to remove impurities from nanomaterials without causing damage to their structures.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-107

NASA Glenn Research Centers Shape Memory Alloy Mechanisms for CubeSats

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-10-08 | Featuring Subject Matter Expert: Othmane Benafan

NASA Glenn's innovation, flown in a successful space mission, uses SMA components in actuators and hinging elements to improve retention, release, and deployment of crucial structures, such as solar arrays. Compared to standard devices, the SMA-based mechanisms are much smaller and lighter, do not produce debris, and require minimal power to operate, meeting the rigorous power budget for CubeSats. These SMA-based components are a key breakthrough for CubeSats and other small satellites, where their small size and weight, reusability, and reliability are mission critical.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-135

Startup NASA Feature Series: HerculE-Q

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-09-26 | Presenters:
Hannah LaCon (Founder and CEO)
Aaliyah Hall (Co-Founder and CMO)
Johnnie Stewart (Mechanical Engineer Lead)

In our Startup NASA Feature series, discover how companies are licensing NASA technologies to bring groundbreaking innovations to market.

HerculE-Q is at the forefront of wireless charging innovation for light electric vehicles (LEVs). In partnership with Warp Speed Scooters, they are leveraging NASA technology to introduce a cutting-edge hybrid wireless charging system for e-bikes and e-scooters.

Learn how they are setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability, paving the way for a cleaner, more connected world.

To contact HerculE-Q, please email: herculeqllc@gmail.com

NASAs Wastewater Treatment and Ammonia Recovery System Webinar

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-09-05 | Presenters:
Griffin Lunn, P.E.
Oscar A. Monje, PhD

Removing nitrogen pollutants, like ammonia, from water is a critical environmental issue. The Wastewater Treatment and Remediation System by NASA Kennedy Space Center offers a scalable solution that can be incorporated into water treatment systems at various stages: water treatment, effluent polishing, resource reclamation, resource recycling, grey water treatment, and more. The system utilizes an affordable media that is highly selective for ammonia, allowing large concentrations of ammonia in wastewater to be reduced to levels less than 1 ppm. Following treatment, the media is regenerated for reuse in the system and ammonia is captured as a by-product. Ideal for hotels, other multi-unit housing complexes, food processing plants, chemical plants, and beyond.

To learn more about this technology, please visit this page:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/KSC-TOPS-36

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market these technologies. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#watertechnology #watertreatment #technologytransfer #techinnovation #nasatechnology

NASA Aviary Webinar: New Aircraft Modeling Software

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-08-12 | Presenter: Jason Kirk (Researcher at NASA Langley’s Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch)

Aviary is NASA’s new digital modeling tool for aeronautical engineers to innovate new aircraft designs. Building on decades of experience using highly advanced computer code for aviation, Aviary allows researchers to create simulations of conceptual aircraft featuring never-flown technology, delivering detailed data on performance. Aviary’s flexibility enables seamless integration with other tools, enhancing its capabilities beyond traditional modeling systems. This powerful, free, and accessible resource fosters collaboration and innovation, with extensive documentation on GitHub. In this webinar, discover how Aviary is set to revolutionize aircraft design and push the boundaries of aerospace engineering.

NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Ames Research Center, and Langley Research Center contributed to Aviary.

GitHub: github.com/OpenMDAO/Aviary
NASA Software: software.nasa.gov

Startup NASA Feature Series: New Mexico Start-Up Factory

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-07-29 | Presenters:
John Chavez and Melissa Firestone

The Startup NASA Feature Series provides an opportunity for you to hear about companies that have licensed NASA technologies and are working to commercialize them.

In this webinar, New Mexico Start-Up Factory™ shares their groundbreaking approach to bringing laboratory technologies to market. Their innovative model guides scientists through technology validation and market readiness, forming commercialization strategies that cultivate promising new ventures.

ORC Tech, a standout company in their portfolio, harnesses NASA technology from Johnson Space center that was originally designed to improve communications for lunar missions. This lightweight portable device can boost incoming signals to improve local reception for cell phones, laptops, satellite and Wi-Fi internet receivers without the need for power plugs, cables or batteries.

NASA Tech Transfer Expansion Program: technology.nasa.gov/t2x

To visit the NASA Technology Transfer portfolio and all of the available patents, visit: technology.nasa.gov

#technologytransfer #techinnovation #startups #NASAT2X

NASAs Adaptive Phase Control Architecture Technology

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-07-26 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed a method for adjusting relative angular positions of propeller and/or rotor blades to modify the spatial distribution of noise.

Community noise has been identified as a major barrier to entry-into-service of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and urban air mobility (UAM) platforms. For these applications, distributed electric propulsion (DEP) systems are becoming increasingly popular because of their ability to distribute propulsors in many locations on the vehicle. New small/medium UAV's and UAM's, and thin/short haul aircraft concepts and demonstrators exploit DEP systems for different purposes. However, given the problem of community noise, NASA engineers have modified the vehicle noise directivity pattern by controlling the relative angular positions of the propulsor blades, in order to direct noise away from sensitive areas.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-308

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#NASALangleyTech #instrumentation #technologytransfer

NASA Ames Cutting-Edge Technologies Webinar

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-07-19 | Presenters:
Priyank Pradeep
Jessica Koehne
Guru P. Guruswamy
Evan T. Kawamura

Renowned for pioneering research, NASA Ames Research Center has been at the forefront of space exploration and scientific discoveries since its establishment. Be among the first to explore a range of newly released technologies set to revolutionize industries and pave the way for future solutions. From aerospace to biotechnology, these discoveries offer vast possibilities for collaboration and commercialization.

For more information on the featured technologies, please click below:

Method and System for Wind-Optimal Airspeed Target and Airspeed Predictions at Waypoints Using Flight Management System: technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-319

Viral Antigen Sensor Based on Electrochemical Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA): technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-307

Active Turbulence Suppression System for Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles: technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-308

Vision-based Approach and Landing System (VALS): technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-322

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market these technologies. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

NASAs Next Generation Closed Strayton Engine Design Webinar

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-07-15 | Presenter: Dr. Rodger Dyson

Dr. Rodger Dyson at NASA Glenn Research Center presents on the "Closed Strayton" Generator Design, created to efficiently deliver lightweight and sustainable electric power for clean energy applications. Optimized for hydrogen-based, zero-emission electrified aircraft propulsion from kW to MW range, the design builds on the core Strayton engine technology, which combines both Stirling and Brayton cycle elements to overcome the size and performance limitations of conventional turbines and heat engines. In its closed-cycle configuration, the design provides fuel-source agnostic, maintenance-free, quiet power generation for applications with challenging footprint and noise constraints. Scalable to higher power outputs, this early-stage technology offers broad applications for tomorrow's clean energy and power systems.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-168

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#cleanenergy #electricpower #sustainability #greenenergy #techinnovation

NASAs Reflection-Reducing Imaging System for Machine Vision Applications

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-07-10 | NASA Langley researchers have developed a compact, cost-effective imaging system using a co-linear, high-intensity LED illumination unit to minimize window reflections for background-oriented schlieren (BOS) and machine vision measurements. The imaging system tested in NASA wind tunnels can reduce or eliminate shadows that occur when using many existing BOS and photogrammetric measurement systems; these shadows occur in existing systems for a variety of reasons, including the severe back-reflections from wind tunnel viewing port windows and variations in the refractive index of the imaged volume. Due to its compact size, the system can easily fit in the space behind a typical wind tunnels view port. As a cost-effective, compact imaging system, NASAs technology could be deployed for use in BOS, Tomo BOS, photogrammetric, and general machine vision applications.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-347

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#NASALangleyTech #optics #technologytransfer #techinnovation

NASAs High-Fidelity Sonic Boom Propagation Tool

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-07-10 | Innovators at the NASA Langley Research Center have developed a system for predicting sonic boom propagation of supersonic aircraft, the sBOOMTraj tool. This software system enables efficient computation and mitigation of sonic boom loudness across the entire duration of a flight mission. The primary challenge with supersonic flight remains the mitigation of the sonic boom to levels that will be acceptable to humans on the ground. As industry progresses towards realizing a commercial supersonic aircraft, the push from regulators to reduce noise levels has intensified. To meet this need, sBOOMTraj was developed to predict and mitigate sonic boom levels without resorting to less accurate shock theory or other numerical post-processing techniques. The software incorporates atmospheric and terrestrial effects, as well as functionality to handle aircraft trajectories and maneuvers. SBOOMTraj has potential applications in the design and development of next generation supersonic aircraft, and may also enable pilots and operators of such aircraft to plan flight paths to reduce their noise footprints.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-329

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture, and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#aerospace #technologytransfer #NASALangleyTech #techinnovation

NASA T2U Innovation Series: Syracuse University

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-06-13 | NASA’s Technology Transfer University (T2U) program gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work with NASA-developed technology, while it is typically implemented in business courses, it can be applied to engineering, writing, visual design, and other areas of study.

This webinar series features firsthand experiences and best practices from distinguished instructors at colleges and universities around the country.

At Syracuse University, Capstone is a pivotal experience for students in the Whitman School of Management. The course is taught each semester by Whitman Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprise Faculty, who challenges teams of students to create a concept for a new product, service, or business model.

Since joining the T2U program, Ken Walsleben, Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice and voted Professor of the Year, has incorporated NASA technology into the curriculum. Tune in to learn how Syracuse University is bringing NASA innovations to the classroom.

For more information on the NASA Technology Transfer University program, visit: technology.nasa.gov/t2u

NASAs Supersonic Laminar Flow Control

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-30 | NASA's Langley Research Center has developed a technology that is projected to extend the laminar flow area over supersonic flight configurations by delaying the transition of boundary layer flow from laminar to turbulent state. This controls laminar flow over airframe components including wings, empennage, engine nacelles, and the nose region of an aircraft fuselage. It can be used in combination with many of the existing techniques for passive and active laminar flow control, but is particularly well-suited for a supersonic natural laminar flow design by virtue of avoiding the space, weight, system complexity, and maintenance penalties associated with suction based laminar flow control. Applications include commercial supersonic aircraft, military strike aircraft, and beyond.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-311

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

NASAs Standoff Ultra-Compact Micro-Raman Sensor

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-30 | Traditional micro-Raman systems, while capable of fine-scale mineralogy, are limited by their need for sample collection and operation in dark room conditions to avoid daylight interference, making it difficult to distinguish biofluorescence from mineral luminescence. NASA Langley Research Center has developed a technology that overcomes these limitations, enabling daytime Raman spectroscopy from a distance of several centimeters without sample collection. This advanced sensor offers high-resolution imaging at 10 micrometers and can identify minerals, organics, and biogenic materials even in the presence of fluorescence. Its versatile applications include precious metals and jewelry analysis, narcotics and explosive detection, pharmaceutical quality control, contaminant identification on silicon wafers, and geological research. Suitable for handheld use or mounting on small rovers, this sensor provides a superior, non-invasive solution for mineralogical analysis in various fields.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-280

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#instrumentation #minerals #preciousmetals #techinnovation #technologytransfer

NASAs Additive Manufacturing Model-based Process Metrics (AM-PM)

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-30 | Additive manufacturing enables unrivaled design freedom and flexible fabrication of components from a wide range of materials including metals, composites, polymers, and ceramics. The near net shape parts are made by processes like sequential melting or layer-by-layer material deposition with a complex set of processing variables. The sequential nature of the process means that every step can impact the next and thus, tools to evaluate that risk before and during manufacturing are necessary. Inventors at the NASA Langley Research Center have developed a novel method to model and ingest point-wise process data to evaluate an additive manufacturing build and its file for issues by highlighting potential anomalies or other areas where the build may have issues with fusion of the material. The technique was originally developed for use in tandem with powder bed fusion additive manufacturing for aerospace parts and is capable of being used on consumer grade computers.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-368

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#manufacturing #additivemanufacturing #informationtechnology #softwareinnovation

NASAs Advanced Generalized Predictive Control (AGPC) - Improving VTOL Proprotor Stability

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-17 | Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft such as tiltrotors hold the promise to provide the next generation of air transport but are limited in their forward airspeeds due to complex, coupled rotor and wing dynamic instabilities. NASA Langley’s Advanced Generalized Predictive Control (AGPC) technology provides swashplate actuators with high-frequency control signals to stabilize dynamic instabilities allowing envelope expansion and to reduce vibration anywhere in the envelope. Compared to existing Generalized Predictive Control (GPC) systems, AGPC is self-adaptive and compares actual system behavior with that predicted by experimentally-derived system identification parameters. This methodology is unique in that modeling parameters are updated by observation of the operational controller and requires no or negligible excitation of the system in order for the adaptation to be successful.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-374

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#techinnovation #aerospaceinnovation #urbanairmobility

NASAs Multivariate Monitoring for Human Operator and Machine Teaming

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-17 | Researchers and expert operators may be familiar with the concept of trust in automation, but how would advance automation make decisions regarding control without establishing trust in the operator? Vehicles outfitted with sensors and systems that can operate with varying degrees of autonomy are being developed. Optimizing human machine interaction remains critical for maintaining and improving safety as vehicles become increasingly autonomous. Human status is highly variable and difficult to predict. Despite a recent history of consistent reliability, in the current moment the operator status may range from completely incapacitated to ready to take control as necessary or as preferred. The intelligent system itself needs to know what the human is doing now to make decisions in real time regarding role assignments, safe operation and critical functional task allocation.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-301

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#sensortechnology #NASALangleyTech #techinnovation

NASAs Shape Memory Alloy Tubular Structure Webinar

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-17 | Presenters: Dr. Santo Padula II and Colin Creager

In this webinar, NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) will present a next-generation, non-pneumatic, compliant tire structure based on shape memory alloy (SMA) elements. This new structure builds upon previous work related to airless tires that were designed for rovers used in planetary exploration. The use of SMAs capable of undergoing high strain as load bearing components results in a tubular structure that can withstand excessive deformation without permanent damage.

Applications include:
Vehicle tires aircraft, agricultural machinery, off-road vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, automobiles, bicycles, energy absorbers: sports helmets, military equipment, seals and couplings, compliant connectors, and the biomedical Industry

For more information on this technology, please visit here:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-161

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#ShapeMemoryAlloys #techinnovation

NASAs Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris Impact Detection and Location

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-13 | Determination of micrometeoroid/orbital debris (MMOD) impact on orbiting spacecraft currently requires visual inspection. For human-rated spacecraft such as the ISS and, previously, the Space Shuttle Orbiter, this has required crew time as well as vehicle assets to identify damage due to MMOD strikes. For unmanned spacecraft, there are no human assets present to conduct detailed surveys to ascertain potential damage. NASAs Langley Research Center has developed a strain-sensing system that can be affixed to a spacecrafts micrometeoroid/orbital debris (MMOD) shielding layer or structure. This technology detects the occurrence, time, location and severity of a MMOD strike on the shield, allowing for detection and location of potentially harmful MMOD strikes on both crewed and unmanned spacecraft. This knowledge is important because prolonged exposure to the on-orbit MMOD environment increases risk to vehicles in this environment including commercial crew vehicles expected to visit and remain for considerable periods of time at ISS.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-245

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#sensortechnology #NASALangleyTech #techinnovation

NASAs Method of Making Dye-Doped Polystyrene Microparticles

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-13 | Polymeric particles are used extensively for seeding airflows in wind tunnels, biological and histological staining, among other applications. For wind tunnel applications, particle image velocimetry is often used to determine the interaction of various models and surfaces with surrounding airflows. Measurements near the wall are particularly relevant and unfortunately exceptionally challenging due to the large level of background noise arising from reflection of incident light off the surface of the model being studied. Thus, the ability to seed the airflow with a material that can be used to accurately portray the airflow properties (i.e., minimal particle lag) while enabling near wall measurements with improved signal to noise ratio is of high interest to wind tunnel researchers.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-295

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#NASALangleyTech #instrumentation #technologytransfer

NASAs Metallized Nanotube Polymer Composite (MNPC)

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-13 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed lightweight structural and conductive composite materials with electromagnetic and radiation protection.

MNPCs are composed of lightweight polymer matrix, superstrong nanotubes (NT), and functional nanoparticle inclusions, offering metallic properties without the associated weight penalty. MNPCs offer structural quality composites with tailor designed properties. MNPCs manage the challenges associated with high-speed, high-altitude flight that is also able to transfer to ground-use cases that require stronger, lighter materials. Unlike MNPCs, other non-metallic composites fail to meet the functional requirements of current metallic options, and may expose an increased risk to health, instruments or structure, not all of which can be mitigated. MNPCs offer both EME protection and structural rigidity without the weight of typical metallic options, and can be applied to various nanotubes and capitalize on those inherit properties.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-313

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#techinnovation #materialsscience #polymer #nanotubes

Startup NASA Feature Series: New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-10 | Join us for a special webinar featuring New York Institute of Technology @nyitview (NYIT). As part of a collaboration with NASA, student employees build unique technology prototypes based on existing NASA patents that NASA can use in efforts to commercialize the technology. Discover more about this innovative program with NYIT's Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC).

This webinar is for anyone passionate about innovation and its real-world applications. Whether you're a NASA enthusiast, a student, or a professional interested in the intersection of academia and industry, this event is for you.

NASA Tech Transfer Expansion Program: technology.nasa.gov/t2x

To visit the NASA Technology Transfer portfolio and all of the available patents, visit: technology.nasa.gov

#technologytransfer #techinnovation

NASAs Method and Means to Analyze Thermographic Data Acquired During Automated Fiber Placement

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-05-02 | NASA Langley Research Center has created a non-destructive testing method for items made of carbon fiber by automated machinery.

Automated Fiber Placement machines (AFP) can be susceptible to tow-tape defects such as gaps and overlaps. These can reduce strength between 7% and 32%. Automated inspection is not fully effective, and current AFP systems rely heavily on visual based inspections of each ply layer to detect and correct these tape defects.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-284

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#Manufacturing #Aerospace #ProcessImprovement #ErrorDetection #technologytransfer #techinnovation #NASALangleyTech

NASAs Shape Memory Alloy Analytics - Test Data Analysis and Reporting Software Webinar

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-04-25 | Presenter: Glen Bigelow
Moderator: Kelly Sands

Introducing SMAnalytics, a groundbreaking software designed for automating the analysis, summarization, and reporting of shape memory alloy (SMA) test data.

Join us for a webinar with NASA Glenn Research Center and discover how SMAnalytics streamlines data analysis from standardized test methods like ASTM E3097 Uniaxial Constant Force Thermal Cycling (UCFTC), ASTM E3098 Uniaxial Pre-Strain and Thermal Free Recovery (UPFR), and ASTM F2004 Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).

For more information on this technology, please visit here:
software.nasa.gov/software/LEW-20278-1

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#ShapeMemoryAlloys #softwareinnovation

Startup NASA Feature Series: Aetherworks, Inc.

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-04-19 | The Startup NASA Feature Series provides an opportunity for you to hear about companies that have licensed technologies developed at NASA and are working to commercialize these innovations.

Learn how Aetherworks, Inc. harnesses NASA patented technology to efficiently capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and release it as needed into indoor farms.

Why is CO2 important to indoor farms? Most indoor farms add CO2 to help their crops grow 20 to 40 percent faster. Growers no longer have to pay transportation costs and will have a renewable on-site source of CO2 with this modular approach.

For more information on Aetherworks, Inc. please visit: aetherworks.us

NASA Tech Transfer Expansion Program: technology.nasa.gov/t2x

To visit the NASA Technology Transfer portfolio and all of the available patents, visit: technology.nasa.gov

#agritech #biotechnology #greentechnology #earthday #indoorfarming
#NASAT2X

NASA Ames Newly Patented Technologies Webinar

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-04-18 | NASA Ames Research Center has become a leader in fields spanning across aerospace, information technology (IT), and biotechnology.

In this webinar, innovators showcase five newly patented technologies, including a safer, cost-efficient way to generate artificial gravity and a screening tool for neurological disorders. For more information, please visit the links below:

Aerospace Vehicle Entry Flightpath Control
technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-303

Oculometric Testing for Detecting/Characterizing Mild Neural Impairment
technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-268

Centralized Data Management Platform
technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-314

Spacecraft with Artificial Gravity Modules
technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-311

Real-Time Drag Optimization Control Framework
technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-279

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#aerospace #aerospaceinnovation #aviationtechnology #spacetechnology #biotechnology #techinnovation

NASAs Amorphous Surface Robots

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-04-05 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed multiple ways for amorphous robots to autonomously move across a surface without needing conventional wheels or legs. Amorphous robots are useful in dusty and sandy environments in which greater mobility, passive shape changing, and immunity to dust and contamination are important. This includes both surface and subsurface robotic exploration. Amorphous robots are also useful in emergency and industrial activities, such as search and rescue (e.g., exploring rubble following an earthquake) and inspection of oil pipelines or sewage systems.

For more information on these two technologies, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-156

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#robotics #automation #NASALangleyTech

NASAs Location Correction Through Differential Networks System

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-04-05 | As the demand for internet-enabled mobile devices with GPS capabilities increases, so does the need for pinpoint accuracy. Traditional GPS setups fall short, providing accuracy within a range of 3-10 meters, hindering applications that require higher precision, like package-drop off points.

This innovative system by NASA Langley Research Center bridges this gap by harnessing GPS pseudorange, code phase, and carrier phase measurements, refining positioning estimates through established techniques like differential GPS and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS. Integrating signals from both mobile and fixed base stations, this technology eliminates common measurement errors, ensuring precision for a variety of applications.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-296

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#technologytransfer #techinnovation #NASALangleyTech

NASAs In-Situ Selective Reinforcement of Near-Net-Shape Formed Structures

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-04-05 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed a method in which a metal matrix composite (MMC) material is incorporated into a metallic structure during a one-step near-net-shape structural forming process. In this in-situ selective reinforcement process, the MMC is pre-placed on the forming tool in locations that correspond to specific regions in the structure. The near-net-shape structural forming process is then executed and results in a metallic structural component with selectively-reinforced regions that provide enhanced mechanical properties at key locations.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-264

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

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NASAs Compact Hybrid Laser Rod and System

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-04-03 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed a compact and highly efficient multi-purpose laser rod. This system employs a modular laser design with highly efficient and compact components. The laser consists of distinct building blocks to achieve wavelengths of 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 microns. Amplifier modules are based on a novel hybrid fiber rod concept. By confining the otherwise highly divergent pump radiation to a small channel via total internal reflection at a moderately high numerical aperture interface, the low brightness diodes can pump with high power density over a moderately long absorption path, thereby achieving highly efficient pump absorption.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-259

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#NASALangleyTech #lasertech #lasertechnology

NASAs Device for Providing Real-Time Rotorcraft Noise Abatement Information

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-04-01 | Rotorcraft typically operate near the ground throughout the duration of the operation. For this reason, military rotorcraft are vulnerable to acoustic detection and public acceptance of civil rotorcraft is limited by annoyance caused by rotor noise radiation. The purpose of this device is to inform the rotorcraft operator of the acoustic impact of rotor noise radiation so that the flight condition of the vehicle can be changed to reduce and/or redirect rotor noise away from noise sensitive areas.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-282

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

NASAs Photoacoustic Chemical Detector

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-03-29 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed a photo-acoustics sensing based laser vibrometer for the measurement of ambient chemical species. The technology allows for detection of sub part-per-billion (ppb) levels of ambient trace gases and chemical species, with an order of magnitude more sensitivity than similar technologies. Among other applications, the technology could be used for the detection of explosives and hazardous or toxic chemicals.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/lar-tops-214

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#ChemicalDetector #Sensors #PhotoAcoustic #NASALangleyTech

NASAs Method for Manufacturing Thin Film Structural System

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-03-29 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed a technology to use commercially available additive print manufacturing to add various levels of structural hierarchy to thin-film surfaces. The approach adds very little mass to thin-films, but provides substantial performance enhancements, such as increased damage tolerance to tearing and ripping. NASA developed this technology to provide new and improved ways to produce robust ultra-lightweight space structures such as solar sails, solar shades, and antennas. Beyond space applications, the technology is well suited for other thin-film applications.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-203

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#AdditiveManufacturing #Antennas #Connectivity #ElectronicEquipment #SunandSolar

NASAs Energy Analysis Method for Hidden Damage Detection

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-03-29 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed a new Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) method for identifying and characterizing hidden damage in composite materials. The new technique requires only single sided access to the test specimen and uses trapped energy analysis to detect and characterize damage that was previously obscured. Current methods, usually ultrasound or laser ultrasound, cannot characterize imperfections below or hidden by near surface damage. The new method uses 3D custom ultrasonic simulation tools to study ultrasonic guided wave behavior and energy trapping due to multilayer delamination damage. Understanding the extent of composite damage is essential for repair and replacement decisions for aerospace composites. Better understanding of composite damage could eliminate unnecessary repairs and aid in preventing catastrophic in-service failure.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-120

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#NASALangleyTech #Composites #DamageDetection #nondestructivetesting

NASA T2U Innovation Series: Utah State University

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-03-21 | NASA’s Technology Transfer University (T2U) program gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work with NASA-developed technology, while it is typically implemented in business courses, it can be applied to engineering, writing, visual design, and other areas of study.

This webinar series features firsthand experiences and best practices from distinguished instructors at colleges and universities around the country. These instructors have valuable perspectives about the educational benefits of working with NASA-developed technology and an understanding of the entrepreneurial value of leveraging these NASA IP resources to start tech-based companies.

Join us for the next installment of this webinar series to hear from Dr. Julie Lamarra, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Utah State University.

For more information on USU's Outdoor Product Design & Development program, visit: https://caas.usu.edu/opdd/
Instagram: @usuoutdoorproduct
Email: Julie.Lamarra@usu.edu

For more information on the NASA Technology Transfer University program, visit: technology.nasa.gov/t2u

Startup NASA Feature Series: Agscent

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-03-13 | Presenters:
Bronwyn Darlington (Founder) and Ashley Sweeting (USA Vice President)

Imagine if livestock diagnostic testing was non-invasive, efficient, accurate, and at point-of-care (POC). Agscent’s breath sensing technology is working to achieve just that.

During this Startup NASA Feature webinar with Agscent , learn about this bio/agri-tech company that was founded on a farm in regional NSW, Australia, and how they leveraged NASA-licensed technology from Ames Research Center to develop their groundbreaking breath sensing devices.

For more information on Agscent, please visit: agscent.com

NASA Tech Transfer Expansion Program: technology.nasa.gov/t2x

To visit the NASA Technology Transfer portfolio and all of the available patents, visit: technology.nasa.gov

#agritech #biotechnology #biotech #agritechnology
#NASAT2X

NASAs Composite Joint Connector

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-03-11 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed a composite joint connector that is more structurally efficient than joints currently on the market. Traditionally, composite joints can bear heavy loads along their length but tend to fail when stress is applied along multiple axes. This joint is designed to minimize stress concentrations, leading to overall increased structural efficiency when compared to traditional joints.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-198

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#NASALangleyTech #techinnovation #technologytransfer #aerospace

NASAs Sensory Metallic Materials

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-03-11 | NASA Langley Research Center has developed a metallic material that can be embedded into structural alloys to enhance nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of a structure. Current NDE tools, such as Eddy current probes and others, can have some difficulties detecting small flaws in certain materials and structures. Also, using them can be costly, time consuming, and labor intensive, often resulting in significant downtime in the case of examination of machinery and vehicles. This innovation is to embed particles that react to strain with easily detected acoustic emissions and change in magnetic properties.

For more information on this technology, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-157

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#NASALangleyTech #techinnovation #technologytransfer #aerospace

NASA’s Hyper Distributed RFID Antenna (HYDRA) System Webinar

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-03-08 | Presenter: Dr. Patrick W. Fink
Moderator: John C. Hernandez

Introducing the Hyper-Distributed RFID Antenna (HYDRA) System. NASA Johnson Space Center's multiplexing system enhances distribution of the RFID reader signal, providing improved coverage for large areas as well as for small, fixed regions requiring a high density of reader antennas. This greater coverage translates into better RFID sensing capabilities, higher localization accuracy, and enhanced logistics awareness.

The second technology is a low-mass, dual-mode RFID antenna that provides polarization diversity and employs dual resonances, but in a form factor that is much smaller than other RFID antennas that provide similar functionality. Although it was originally developed for the HYDRA system, it has vast applications.

For more information on these two technologies, please visit:
technology.nasa.gov/patent/MSC-TOPS-111
technology.nasa.gov/patent/MSC-TOPS-117

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#rfidtechnology #radiofrequency #antennas #rfidreader

NASAs Plasma Technologies for pH Control and Nutrient Recycling Webinar

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-03-02 | Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Engeling
Moderator: Lewis Parrish

NASA Kennedy Space Center has developed a technology that generates plasma activated water in pH ranges that allow for the addition of nitrates and other nutrients while maintaining a healthy pH for plants. The uniqueness of this process is the adjustability of the pH with one system. The same plasma system can be used to treat both the water and the biomass. Additionally, the technology can be used as an on-demand, point-of-use method for producing nitric acid.

For more information on this technology, please visit: technology.nasa.gov/patent/KSC-TOPS-94

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

#biotechnology #agriculture #hydroponics #hydroponicsfarming

Startup NASA Feature Series: Simpli-Fi Automation

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-02-28 | Discover the future of telehealth and automation during our Startup NASA Feature Series with Simpli-Fi Automation. Learn about the company’s evolution since 2018, leveraging NASA-licensed technology from Ames Research Center, and introducing their groundbreaking “Provectus” sensor chip.

During the virtual event, Chris Campbell, CEO, will present on their journey and product, the Provectus Sport, a handheld breath analysis system that will someday enable comprehensive metabolic analysis. This innovative solution is being developed with the goal of gathering health data that would normally require expensive chemical analysis equipment and a highly trained staff.

Hear how Chris Campbell got involved with NASA and where Simpli-Fi Automation is at in their growth stage.

Simpli-Fi Automation: simplifiautomation.com
NASA Tech Transfer Expansion: technology.nasa.gov/t2x

#telehealth #biotechnology #biotech #healthcare #healthtech #healthtechnologyinnovator #NASAT2X #nasatechnology

Startup NASA Feature Series: Expanding Frontiers

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2024-01-19 | In this webinar, discover how Expanding Frontiers (ExF) is shaping novel educational experiences in Brownsville, Texas. They have integrated NASA Tech Transfer and mentorship into all their programs, providing immersive hands-on training for students, veterans, and aspiring entrepreneurs. This organization aims to accelerate the growth of an innovation ecosystem in Brownsville, focusing on space and energy technologies.

During the virtual event, presenters will delve into their programs, share stories on how they got involved with NASA, and highlight the startup companies born out of Expanding Frontiers.

Speakers:
Dr. Fredrick Jenet, Founder and Executive Director, Expanding Frontiers
Walter G. Ugalde, Economic Development Executive, NASA T2X

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

NASAs Defect-Free Paraffin Fuel Manufacturing

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2023-12-21 | Innovators at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have developed a groundbreaking paraffin-based hybrid fuel and manufacturing process for use in hybrid rocket engines. Designed specifically for the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV), this novel formulation addresses previous manufacturing challenges, resulting in intact, crack-free fuel grains with enhanced safety and durability. The paraffin-based fuel survives in low temperatures (-100 C), freeing up energy for other vehicle or mission purposes. The applications of this technology include but are not limited to aerospace, automotive, and anything involving the casting of a seamless wax structure.

For more information on this technology, or to inquire about licensing, please visit: technology.nasa.gov/patent/MFS-TOPS-103

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

NASAs Scintillating Quantum Dots for Imaging X-rays (SQDIX)

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2023-12-07 | Innovators at NASA Langley Research Center introduce Scintillating Quantum Dots for Imagining X-rays (SQDIX), a technology that is revolutionizing x-ray detectors. SQDIX not only enhances sensitivity, but also has the potential to reduce x-ray detector costs by a factor of at least 10. Development of this technology will greatly impact NASA’s ability to use x-rays as an inspection method. Explore the extraordinary potential across aerospace, medical imaging, and beyond!

For more information on this technology, or to inquire about licensing, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-112

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

NASAs Flow Control Devices

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2023-12-07 | NASA’s Langley Research Center develops fluidic oscillators, which are advanced devices that enhance fluid flow control for superior performance and fuel efficiency. These oscillators, also known as sweeping jet actuators, leverage the Coanda effect to generate spatially oscillating bursts of fluid when embedded into surfaces like wings or turbine blades. Addressing critical limitations of current oscillators, recent studies boast up to a remarkable 60% performance boost. They operate without any moving parts or maintenance, achieving flow control through internal flow dynamics. Applications of this technology include but are not limited to aerospace, shipbuilding, hydrotherapy equipment, and gas turbines.

For more information on this technology, or to inquire about licensing, please visit: technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-36

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

NASAs Conductive Polymer/Carbon Nanotube Structural Materials and Methods

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2023-12-07 | NASA Langley Research Center presents an innovative composite material with enhanced mechanical properties and notable electrical conductivity, rivaling traditional carbon fiber composites. This technology, developed from carbon nanotube paper, tape, or yarn, undergoes a transformative process involving in-situ polymerization with monomeric aniline, stretching, hot pressing, and carbonization. This pioneering approach holds potential for multifunctional applications, offering benefits like lightweight structural materials for aerospace, electromagnetic interference shielding, and high conductive flexible materials.

For more information on this technology, or to inquire about licensing, please visit: technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-292

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

NASAs Holey Carbon Allotropes

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2023-12-07 | Researchers at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA unveil groundbreaking methods for manufacturing carbon materials like nanotubes and graphene, featuring strategically placed holes in the surface. These techniques result in materials with increased surface area, enhanced functional groups at damage sites, and improved molecular transport properties. Envisioned for applications in energy storage (supercapacitors, batteries) and separation membranes, the technology is scalable and can be used to generate bulk quantities of holey nanocarbons.

For more information on this technology, or to inquire about licensing, please visit: technology.nasa.gov/patent/LAR-TOPS-165

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov

More NASA Software is ready for download...for free!

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2023-09-15 | Looking for Earth science research tools? Want to check out satellite data? The 2023-2024 edition of NASA’s Software Catalog contains more than 1,000 codes, including dozens of new packages added this year alone. And environmental science is just one of 15 different categories of NASA software available through the catalog.

Get started at software.nasa.gov

SABERS Novel Battery Chemistry and Design

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2023-09-07 | SABERS, as this portfolio of innovations is named, refers to Solid-state Architecture Batteries for Enhanced Rechargeability and Safety. Developed jointly at NASA’s Glenn, Langley and Ames Research Centers, SABERS includes several advanced material, manufacturing and computational design innovations that enable a new paradigm in battery performance.

The primary target application is next-generation electric aviation propulsion systems, yet SABERS will benefit other applications, too. Whether for large electric vehicle systems or small electronic devices, SABERS can potentially set new benchmarks in energy density and power, all while offering the utmost in safety and reliability. And most importantly, the inventors intentionally designed environmentally friendly and sustainable materials and manufacturing methods into SABERS' portfolio. SABERS can help address today and tomorrow’s needs for electrification and sustainability.

For more information, including how to apply to license this technology, visit the SABERS patent page on the NASA Technology Transfer website at: technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-167

NASAs Magnetically Damped Check Valve

NASA Technology Transfer Program 2023-07-10 | One of NASA's researchers dives into how the magnetically damped check valve can work in advancing NASA's mission in space and back down here on earth. A standard check valve can be used for various launch vehicles and spacecrafts by allowing flow to go in one direction and stop flow from going in the opposite direction. The magnetically damped check valve also utilizes the lens effect in order to reduce check valve chatter.

More information about this technology can be found at technology.nasa.gov/patent/MFS-TOPS-101

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market this technology. For more information, please visit: http://technology.nasa.gov