Tech Briefs

Electronics & Software

Access our comprehensive library of technical briefs on electronics and software, from engineering experts at NASA and major government, university, and commercial laboratories.

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Briefs: Imaging
The camera combines lasers, computers, and terahertz waves to see “unseen” details.
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Briefs: Aerospace
The film monitors how well aircraft and spacecraft withstand the mechanical stresses of flight.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
UAVs can land on moving unmanned ground vehicles without GPS.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
This is a novel remote sensing instrument with myriad applications.
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Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
The approach could advance the potential of high-powered, solid-electrolyte lithium batteries.
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Briefs: Lighting
Polymer cores redirect light from any source to solar cells.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
A tiny sensor chip records multiple lung and heart signals along with body movements.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
A silicon chip provides a low-cost solution to help machines see the world clearly.
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Briefs: Energy
The windows reduce the need for air conditioning and simultaneously generate electricity.
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Briefs: Software
The algorithm calculates time-optimal trajectories that fully consider the drones’ limitations.
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Briefs: Energy
A new anode for aqueous batteries uses seawater as an electrolyte.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Comfortable, form-fitting garments could be used to remotely track patients’ health.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
This technology improves the detection of low-power far-infrared (FIR) signals.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
This practical technique uses magnetism to transmit electricity wirelessly to recharge electric cars, robots, or drones.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The optical-based sensor detects the presence of hydrogen without electronics, making the process much safer.
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Briefs: AR/AI
Sensing and learning can be combined to create novel cameras for artificial intelligence systems.
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Briefs: Energy
The technology could help improve the reliability and performance of lithium-ion batteries.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
The “nanoswimmers” could be used to remediate contaminated soil, improve water filtration, or even deliver drugs to targeted areas of the body.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
It can also find the nearest electric wall outlet to recharge without human assistance.
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Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
The phased array antenna based on large-area electronics technology could enable many uses of emerging 5G and 6G wireless networks.
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Briefs: Communications
Applications include manufacturing/assembly line tracking, industrial transportation and logistics, and healthcare.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
“Dumb” headphones are made smart by turning them into sensors.
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Briefs: Energy
The Controlled Closed-Ecosystem Development System (CCEDS) can be used to develop designs for sustainable, small-scale reproductions of subsets of the Earth’s biosphere and the Orbiting Modular...
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The optically powered machines self-assemble and could be used for nanoscale manipulation of tiny cargo.
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Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed an optical amplifier that they expect will revolutionize both space and fiber communication.
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Briefs: Energy
Scientists are working to improve the image resolution of X-ray techniques.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The comb detects even the smallest amounts of greenhouse gases in the air or look for disease in human breath.
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Briefs: Nanotechnology
Flexible carbon nanotube fibers woven into clothing gather accurate EKG and heart rate.
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Briefs: Aerospace
Applications include space structures, emergency shelters, backpack solar collectors, and inspection of hazardous environments.
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