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Sensors & Test

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

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Briefs: Nanotechnology
This affordable, scalable sensor could be a vital tool in the fight against air pollution and its associated health risks.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The paper-like material could be useful in soft robots, sensors, artificial muscles, and electric generators.
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Briefs: Materials
Normally an insulator, diamond becomes a metallic conductor when subjected to large strain.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
The sensors could be used in medical applications such as neuroscience and metabolism processes.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This technique has applications in strain, temperature, pressure, vibration, and acoustic sensing.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This method increases burn rate of solid propellants.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This technology provides drones sufficient time and distance to react, avoid wires, and navigate follow-on maneuvers.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The miniaturized detector mimics the process dogs use to detect cancer and other diseases by smell.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Applications include monitoring of earthquakes and tsunamis as well as manmade infrasonic sources such as boats.
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Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
Programmed magnetic nanobeads are used to detect the virus in 55 minutes or less.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
The portable lab-on-a-chip detects many contaminants in water supplies.
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Briefs: Motion Control
Potential applications include parachutes, hot air balloons, weather balloons, blimps, sails, and parasails.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Emerging robotics technology may lead to better buildings in less time.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
These robots could perform basic healthcare tasks to support the work of doctors and nurses.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The tiny device accurately measures acceleration in smaller navigation systems and other devices.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Medical instruments equipped with a soft electronics system improve diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in minimally invasive surgeries.
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Briefs: Wearables
This technology could be a low-cost, in-home alternative to blood draws and clinic-based screening tools.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The instrument could bring powerful sensing and imaging capabilities into hospitals, airports, or other settings.
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Briefs: AR/AI
This compact beam steering technology has applications in autonomous navigation, AR, and neuroscience.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Edge computing, focused applications, and open connectivity let designers start with little data on their digital transformation journey.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This camera enables multi-spectral imaging for metrology.
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Briefs: Medical
The stent monitors even subtle changes in the flow of blood through the artery.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
“Smellicopter” uses a live moth antenna to avoid obstacles and seek out smells.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Equipment designers can simplify design efforts and adjust controller platforms as needed when they standardize on electronic input/output products.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The next generation of waterproof smart fabrics can be laser-printed and made in minutes.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
Hundreds of drones can recharge autonomously on unmanned ground vehicles.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The stretchable electronics are more stable as they change shape, which could lead to next-generation sensors for healthcare applications.
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Briefs: Software
The algorithms enable drones to quickly switch between hover and forward flight.
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