Tech Briefs

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: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Imaging technology used to map the universe shows promise for more accurately and quickly identifying cancer cells in the operating room.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
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: Semiconductors & ICs
These sensors monitor electrical loads from household appliances to support grid operations.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
This kiosk provides an accessible and affordable method for rapid, one-stop diagnostics to reduce time to treatment.
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Briefs: Medical
The lab-on-a-chip device allows researchers to look at several different aspects of a disease simultaneously.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: Aerospace
This method detects power line faults using a drone.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
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: Photonics/Optics
Researchers at Linköping University, together with colleagues in China, have developed a tiny unit that is both an optical transmitter and a receiver.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This work potentially opens the door to advances like more energy-efficient electronic devices.
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Briefs: Materials
Sensors in the hand can actually detect forces being transmitted through the thickness of the robot.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
This method provides a fast way to assess rocket engine performance in a variety of operating conditions.
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Briefs: Materials
Combined muscles and sensors made from soft materials allow for adaptable robots.
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Briefs: Motion Control
An inexpensive gyroscope could help drones and autonomous cars stay on track without a GPS signal.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
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: Materials
This technology supports CO2 emissions reduction in cement manufacturing.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Inspired by the octopus, the structure senses, computes, and responds without any centralized processing.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
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: Software
This fast, flexible tool allows researchers to quickly compare and prioritize strategies for converting biomass to fuels and products.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The nonlinear camera captures high-resolution images of the interior of solid objects using terahertz (THz) radiation.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
An inexpensive 3D-printed microfluidics device could be used to personalize cancer treatment.
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Briefs: Materials
A ceramic sensor could be embedded into structures such as bridges and aircraft to monitor their health.
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Briefs: Lighting
The AI system can help shorten the time required for 2D material-based electronics to be ready for consumer devices.
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