Optical System and Method for Gas Detection and Monitoring
- Detailed Technology Description
- Innovators at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center have designed a gas sensor that utilizes optical properties to monitor and detect leaks in pressurized systems, such as cryogenic tanks and distribution systems, and in vacuum conditions such as in space.
- *Abstract
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Innovators at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center have designed a gas sensor that utilizes optical properties to monitor and detect leaks in pressurized systems, such as cryogenic tanks and distribution systems, and in vacuum conditions such as in space. The sensor optically measures even low-level gas leaks in a vacuum using principles of optical refraction. It is straightforward to implement, with minimal power requirements, and offers lowered project risk and the ability to operate in hazardous conditions. The innovation is an enabling technology for leak detection in space-based applications and also can be used for gas systems health monitoring (cryogenic or otherwise) in industrial manufacturing and storage facilities.
- Country/Region
- USA
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