Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Compact, Ultrasensitive Formaldehyde Monitor, Phase II
Project Description
The Small Business Innovative Research Phase II proposal seeks to develop a compact UV laser ?based sensor for Earth science and planetary atmosphere exploration. The device will be capable of measuring formaldehyde in real-time at ultra-trace levels.
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Anticipated Benefits
NASA applications for the instrument described in this proposal include the interrogation of extraterrestrial atmospheres for trace species, as well as in the study of Earth's atmosphere and the monitoring of cabin air in crewed exploration vehicles. The described instrument will have potential applications in atmospheric chemistry and satellite validation performed on umanned aerial systems (UAS). The worldwide market for gas sensors with the capabilities of the proposed system is significant. Numerous potential applications can be found in trace gas monitoring, pollution monitoring, and industrial process control.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Supporting Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Novawave Technologies | Supporting Organization | Industry | Redwood City, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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California
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Maryland
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