Abstract
The University of Central Florida invention describes methods for using in-situ resources from the regolith of a celestial body (such as a moon, planet or asteroid) to design and engineer sensors for temperature, damage and pressure. These regolith materials have thermal and optical properties that could enable noncomplex, additive manufacturing of vital components during space missions.
Partnering Opportunity
The research team is seeking partners for licensing and/or research collaboration.
Stage of Development
Prototype available.
Benefit
Allows for in-space material characterization to provide critical measurements such as structural health monitoring, porosity, strength or temperatureEnsures safety and efficiency while monitoring the environmental exposure and structural cycle life of components and vehicles used in lunar and planetary surfacesMarket Application
Space exploration activities, such as:
Monitoring stress and temperature in outer planetary environments and extreme conditionsAssessing and measuring characteristics of planetary/lunar vehicles, spacecraft, landers, habitats, exploration instruments
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