Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Enhanced Dynamic Load Sensor for ISS (EDLS-ISS), Phase I
Project Introduction
To advance the effectiveness of exercise activities performed to counteract bone and muscle deterioration under microgravity conditions, Aurora Flight Sciences and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology propose to develop a self-contained, enhanced dynamic load sensor that can be integrated into the existing exercise equipment onboard the International Space Station. These sensors will allow the collection of crewmember biomechanical while they are exercising on-orbit. These data can be used to validate the effectiveness of the countermeasures and improve their impact to mitigate bone and muscle loss during long duration spaceflight missions.
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Anticipated Benefits
Enhanced capability of ISS exercise equipment - design of improved, more-effective exercise countermeasures - Support of long-duration space missions - Wireless portable weight measurement (airline/commercial/DoD) - Wireless portable force-moment measurement (commercial/DoD) - Patient recovery monitoring during rehabilitation (hospital/medical) - Optimization of 1-G exercise equipment through active sensing of user loading during exercise regime (commercial) - Quantification of humanoid robot interaction forces (commercial)
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Massachusetts
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Ohio
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Project Duration
Start: May 2013
End: Nov 2013
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 3 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX06 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems
- TX06.3 Human Health and Performance
- TX06.3.2 Prevention and Countermeasures
Target Destinations
The Moon, Mars
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