Test & Measurement

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

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Briefs: Test & Measurement
This device could be used to find threats to ecosystems.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This technology is useful for energy, industrial, and aerospace applications.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
A new proof-of-concept photonic pH sensor could advance studies of tissue regeneration.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
These sensors monitor electrical loads from household appliances to support grid operations.
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Briefs: Medical
This kiosk provides an accessible and affordable method for rapid, one-stop diagnostics to reduce time to treatment.
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Briefs: Materials
The system looks for chemical indicators found in sweat to give a real-time snapshot of what’s happening inside the body.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The sensor has applications in fields such as robotics, healthcare, and security.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
This method detects power line faults using a drone.
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Briefs: Imaging
A new low-cost imaging system could make it easier to track mosquito species that carry disease, enabling a more timely and targeted response.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Sensors in the hand can actually detect forces being transmitted through the thickness of the robot.
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Briefs: Software
This method provides a fast way to assess rocket engine performance in a variety of operating conditions.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
An inexpensive gyroscope could help drones and autonomous cars stay on track without a GPS signal.
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Briefs: Communications
This system can amplify a faint signal from a neighboring system even when that signal’s amplitude is as small as ten trillionths of a meter.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
This technology supports CO2 emissions reduction in cement manufacturing.
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Briefs: Automotive
A new method could enable vehicles and equipment to better withstand high temperatures, loads, and speeds.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Bandages with integrated pH and temperature sensors, and electronically triggered drug release, improve healing.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
This method uses fiber optic probes for measurement of semiconductors, optical coatings, magnetic read/write heads, and precision machines.
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Briefs: Energy
This fast, flexible tool allows researchers to quickly compare and prioritize strategies for converting biomass to fuels and products.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Engineers have developed a new scanning technique inspired by the natural world that can detect corroding metals in oil and gas pipelines.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
A team is exploring new materials for telecommunications and LIDAR applications.
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Briefs: Medical
An inexpensive 3D-printed microfluidics device could be used to personalize cancer treatment.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
A ceramic sensor could be embedded into structures such as bridges and aircraft to monitor their health.
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Briefs: Aerospace
This instrument has applications in medical equipment, robotics, and satellites.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This device could enable rapid, inexpensive liquid biopsies to help detect cancer and develop targeted treatment plans.
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Briefs: Energy
Applications include emergency medicine, combat casualty care, and sports injuries.
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Briefs: Imaging
Landers to small bodies such as comets and asteroids can use this program to estimate the terrain richness of the previously unmapped small body.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The technique could be used to improve navigation for robots, drones, or pedestrians.
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Briefs: Wearables
This on-skin electronic device provides a personal air conditioner without electricity.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
This diagnostic device allows doctors to detect cancer quickly from a droplet of blood or plasma.
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