NASA SBIR SUCCESS STORY  Langley Research Center 
1995 Phase 2 

Miniaturized Fiber Optic Distributed Temperature Sensor (DTS) System  

Systems and Processes Engineering Corporation 

Austin, TX 
 

INNOVATION 
    The DTS is a low-cost, spaceflight-qualified, lightweight, distributed temperature sensor for complex monitoring applications
SensorTran 5100 Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) Instrument
SensorTran 5100 Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) Instrument
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
  • Developed a compact fiber-optic based DTS system for monitoring cryogenic tanks on the next-generation X-33 space shuttle concept from Lockheed Martin
  • Formed a new company division called SensorTran
COMMERCIALIZATION 
  • SensorTran 5100 product currently for sale
  • Targets oil and gas market sectors
 
GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS 
  • Passed space qualification for NASA X-33 Program in 1998
  • Working with the Army Corp of Engineers to develop next generation sensing instruments to monitor the integrity of critical structures
  • Working with the Air Force to develop a corona-discharge sensor for monitoring the integrity of miles of electrical wiring in airplanes and aerospace structures
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Curator: SBIR Support            3/17/06