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Novel High-Temperature Pressure Sensors for Extreme Service Applications
- Small Business Information
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
- Phase 1
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Fiscal Year: 2011Title: Novel High-Temperature Pressure Sensors for Extreme Service ApplicationsAgency: NASAContract: NNX11CF94PAward Amount: $99,999.00
Abstract:
This Phase I research will result in a prototype high temperature pressure sensing cell based on the piezoresistive properties of platinum:tungsten alloys. The Eltron Research & Development sensor will be based on a flexible, circular nickel-alloy diaphragm onto which the sensor electrodes will be deposited via sputter coating. A series of insulating and conducting thin-films will comprise the pressure sensing element and an inert protective top-coat will protect the underlying materials from oxidizing/reducing environments and potential degradation from space weather. The prototype sensor will make exclusive use of high-temperature materials in order to facilitate continuous operation in the 550Â?1200 deg. C range (significantly higher than currently available commercial pressure sensors). A technology readiness level (TRL) of 4 will be achieved by the conclusion of Phase I. Phase II research will package the prototype cell into appropriate hardware with all of the necessary on-board electronics for full transducer operation and proceed towards TRL 8.Small Business Information at Submission:Principal Investigator:
David A. Gribble, Jr.
Principal Investigator
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eltron@eltronresearch.comEltron Research & Development, Inc.
4600 Nautilus Court South Boulder, CO -EIN/Tax ID: 363186256DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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Program Year/Program: 2011 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 104637 |
Solicitation Year: 2010 |
Solicitation Topic Code: X1.01 |
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