Volume 4, Number 3 July/August 1996
Technology Opportunity Showcase
Valve Malfunction Detection Apparatus
The valve malfunction detection apparatus is a system that detects leakage and valve malfunctions in pressurized piping systems. In remote locations, unattended control valve can cause significant damage and repair costs. The damage can be in the form of environmentally sensitive chemicals. NASA is interested in licensing this technology, which was developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Contact: Phone: 1-800/USA-NASA (1-800/872-6272).
Reference: NASA's ImagiNation (MSFC Pub 5-522-2), page 41.
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Precision Navigation and Positioning Software Global Positioning System (GPS) Inferred Positioning System-Orbit Analysis and Simulation Software II (GIPSY-OASIS II) provides rapid, automatic processing of GPS data and other satellite radiometric data with unprecedented accuracy (-2-cm radial accuracy demonstrated for the TOPEX/Poseidon ocean mapping mission). The software has potential in commercial, government and nonprofit institution uses; it also may be used for tracking and orbit determination for all types of satellites. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory developed this technology. NASA is seeking commercial partners to further develop or license the technology for commercial applications.
Contact: James Rooney, Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
Phone: 818/354-2503, 818/393-4098, E-mail: james.a.rooney@jpl.nasa.gov
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Environmental Surveillance To aid shipping in Arctic and coastal waters, the ICESTAR sensor was developed to improve "real-time" surveillance of sea ice. Developed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, this system will provide improved resolution, coverage and processing capabilities to support the development of petroleum resources on the Arctic coasts of Siberia, the development of coal and oil resources in Alaska and northern sea route navigation. NASA is seeking commercial partners to further develop the technology for commercial applications.
Contact: Nona Minnifield, Goddard Space Flight Center,
Phone: 301/286-5810, E-mail: nona.minnifield@ccmail.gsfc.nasa.gov
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Hybrid Butterfly Valve The hybrid butterfly valve has a rotatable and slidable closure disk, allowing the full-flow advantages of conventional butterfly valves and the throttling and sealing capabilities of globe and needle valves. This valve, developed by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, may be used in chemical processing, natural gas and petroleum processing and distribution. NASA is interested in licensing this technology.
Contact: Phone: 1-800/USA-NASA (1-800/872-6272).
Reference: NASA's ImagiNation (MSFC Pub 5-522-2), page 57.
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Curator: Joe Goldfus
