Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Miniature Airborne Methane Sensor
Project Description
KalScott Engineering, and the subcontractor, Princeton University propose the development and demonstration of compact and robust methane sensor for small Unmanned Aerial Systems (s-UAS) by synthesizing state-of-the-art, laser-based detection methods with the rapidly increasing s-UAS market. The overall goal of this project is to develop and demonstrate (via flight test) laser-based flight-weight methane sensors. In Phase I, the sensor will be built and lab-tested, followed by initial flight tests on KalScott's Cessna 210. In Phase II, a refined version of the sensor will be built, and flight tested, first on the Cessna, and then on a small UAS.
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Anticipated Benefits
The proposed research of the Phase I/II project will result in robust, flightweight laser-based sensors for small UASs, which can be used for greenhouse gas measurements associated with climate change research.
The proposed research of the Phase I/II project will result in robust, flightweight laser-based sensors for small UASs, which can be used for methane emission monitoring in gas/oil extraction industry. More »
The proposed research of the Phase I/II project will result in robust, flightweight laser-based sensors for small UASs, which can be used for methane emission monitoring in gas/oil extraction industry. More »
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALSCOTT Engineering, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Lawrence, Kansas |
Ames Research Center
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Kansas
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