TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Robust Sensors Detect Material Ablation and Temperature Changes (LEW-TOPS-83)

NASA's Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses . THE TECHNOLOGY: Innovators at NASA's Glenn Research Center developed a microsensor suite to measure real-time changes in thickness and temperature on the surface of a material undergoing ablation. Corrosion, ablation, attrition, and erosion are examples of material damage that affects surface integrity and product performance and could compromise safety of lives and property. The ability to reliably and efficiently monitor the temperature and rate at which surface materials deteriorate is important, especially for safety critical systems. Originally designed for use in thermal protection systems (TPS) of space vehicles, these embedded and distributed sensors foster large-area sensing. Glenn's development also holds great potential for monitoring accelerated attrition rate caused by the high velocity flow of liquid-sand or other mixtures through pipes. Real-time monitoring of these conditions will enable optimal product performance before replacement. To express interest in this opportunity, please submit a license application through NASA's Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-83 If you have any questions, please contact NASA Glenn's Technology Transfer Office at [email protected] with the title of this Technology Transfer Opportunity as listed in this FBO notice and your preferred contact information. For more information about licensing other NASA-developed technologies, please visit the NASA Technology Transfer Portal at https://technology.nasa.gov/ These responses are provided to members of NASA's Technology Transfer Program for the purpose of promoting public awareness of NASA-developed technology products, and conducting preliminary market research to determine public interest in and potential for future licensing opportunities. No follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this Notice .