IFOS proposes to develop a test rig sensor suite to measure pressures/acoustics, static and dynamic strains and tempersures for advanced propulsion systems such as that used for NASA?s Space Launch System (SLS) and SpaceX?s proposed Interplanetary Transport System (ITS). IFOS will leverage off its experience in the turbine engine industry and harsh environment sensors.
Potential NASA Commercial Applications: (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words) The proposed test rig sensor suite will assist rigorous ground testing to mitigate the propulsion system risks that are inherent in spaceflight. This technology also has the potential to provide solutions to NASA?s challenges in developing lighter weight, higher performance structural materials, miniaturized instrumentation, improved measurement capability, and enhanced platform safety over extended operational lifetimes. The technology will readily extend to any NASA vehicle application where Strucural Health Monitoring (SHM) is desired, including extra-planetary exploration, robotic missions, and human space operations
Potential NON-NASA Commercial Applications: (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words) The proposed work will significantly benefit the commercial space launch industry through the development of advanced fiber optic sensor based ground test systems that enhance chemical and advanced propulsion technology development and certification. Example application focus will be SpaceX?s proposed ITS.
Technology Taxonomy Mapping: (NASA's technology taxonomy has been developed by the SBIR-STTR program to disseminate awareness of proposed and awarded R/R&D in the agency. It is a listing of over 100 technologies, sorted into broad categories, of interest to NASA.) Acoustic/Vibration Diagnostics/Prognostics Fiber (see also Communications, Networking & Signal Transport; Photonics) Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing Launch Engine/Booster Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE; NDT) Optical/Photonic (see also Photonics) Smart/Multifunctional Materials Spacecraft Instrumentation & Astrionics (see also Communications; Control & Monitoring; Information Systems) Structures
