Research to Inform Development of Hypersonic Systems
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Research to Inform Development of Hypersonic Systems
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Research Terms
The University of Central Florida invention is a device that can inhibit the reflectance of electromagnetic radiation in the THz frequency range. It is characterized by a combination of material and geometric parameters that are unique and tunable—enabling resonating frequencies (spectral selectivity) in the THz range (0.1-25) with narrow channel widths (FWHM) controllable by the thickness and electrical properties of the crystalline material. Spectral filtering is useful in many applications, from fundamental science to spectrometry using lasers and broadband emitters. This device may be integrated with broadband sources or co-integrated with other analytical detection methods (such as chromatography, Fourier transform reflectance spectroscopy).
The University of Central Florida invention is a High-Altitude Laser Optical Sensor (HALOS) that measures temperature, pressure, and humidity, which are critical to the understanding of cloud formation. The instrument features an out-of-the-aircraft optical path set to detect present water vapor through absorption spectroscopy. HALOS uses a set of rovibrational water features in the mid-infrared (MIR) ranges. It simultaneously enables barometry and thermometry to obtain local temperature and pressure values. The improvements intend to enhance sensitivity and refresh rate. This technology proposes to displace the existing Vertical Cavity Laser Hygrometer (VCSEL) mounted to a Gulfstream V aircraft.
Partnering Opportunity
The research team is seeking partners for licensing and/or research collaboration.
Stage of Development
Prototype available.
The University of Central Florida invention is software that solves for the transient thermodynamic state of a packed bed thermal energy storage system. The invention uses supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) as the heat transfer fluid based on constant physical parameters and dynamic inlet conditions.
Technical Details: The technology’s source code language includes Python and the following open-source elements: NumPy, SciPy, Numba, CoolProp. Required hardware is a computer with a recent Python 3 interpreter and the necessary open-source libraries. The invention can be used with any operating system for which the Python 3 interpreter and required libraries are available.
Partnering Opportunity: The research team is seeking partners for licensing, research collaboration, or both.
