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Miniature, Ultrasensitive, Solid State Sensor for Atomic Oxygen

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Missile Defense Agency
Contract: N/A
Agency Tracking Number: 18101
Amount: $568,486.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 1993
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
3574 Hawkins Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
United States
DUNS: N/A
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Timothy Tiernan
 (505) 345-5668
Business Contact
Phone: () -
Research Institution
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Abstract

An extremely sensitive, low power, high durability solid state atomic oxygen sensor system with the potential for cost effective fabrication is proposed. It should lead to 1) improved understanding of the levels of atomic oxygen encountered during space missions; 2)quantification of the effects of atomic oxygen on a variety of materials in the space environment; 3) a warning mechanism for potential damage to structural components signaling the need for preventative maintenance and 4) possible weight savings as a result of a lessened need for intentional overdesign. The technology developed should result in the basis for a family of minature, solid state chemical sensors with ppb sensitivities.

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