Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Frequency Steered Acoustic Transducer, Phase II
Project Introduction
This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project is to fabricate, characterize, and verify performance of a new type of frequency steered acoustic transducer (FSAT) for structural health monitoring for impacts and leaks in aerospace structures. FSATs will be demonstrated both in the laboratory and on relevant NASA structure. Testing would be performed on both simple and complex parts. Multiple receivers would be tested to develop incoming signal analysis, angular distribution mapping, and source detection and localization. In addition, Genziko will evaluate the suitability of its integration into a wireless system, using a micro power generator and RF transceiver.
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Anticipated Benefits
This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project will allow commercial structural health monitoring, nondestructive evaluation, and leakage detection applications are numerous including pipelines, dams, levees, tanks, oil wells and rigs, industrial and biomedical equipment, and even HVAC equipment. In addition, FSAT may have benefits for other applications ranging from steered sonar to ultrasonic flow measurement to ultrasonic processing and characterization. This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project will allow the integrated vehicle health management or structural health monitoring of impacts and leakage of numerous NASA structures including airframes, airlocks, vehicles, space structures, spaceport infrastructure, fairings, and pressure vessels.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genziko, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Alpharetta, Georgia |
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Georgia
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Virginia
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Genziko, Inc.
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Project Duration
Start: Jun 2011
End: Mar 2014
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 4 |
| Current: | 6 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX08 Sensors and Instruments
- TX08.1 Remote Sensing Instruments/Sensors
- TX08.1.5 Lasers
Target Destination
Earth
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