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Detecting the Onset of Fire in an Aircraft by Employing Correlation Spectroscopy. S mall B usiness I nnovation R esearch. Intelligent Optical Systems (IOS) Torrance, CA. INNOVATION. Detecting the onset of fire using a fiber laser operating in the near infrared, and a modulation system. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS Designed and fabricated a bright light source – a multi-
line fiber laser using Bragg Grating filters
Developed modulators for the Bragg gratings that enhanced the sensitivity of the fire sensor
Detected carbon monoxide, an important fire marker, using the laser-based test setup
Intelligent Optical Systems (IOS)Torrance, CA
SmallBusinessInnovation Research
GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
Can be used as an early warning of fire in the International Space Station, aerospace vehicles, airplanes, public and federal buildings, and subway stations
Other applications are protection of semiconductor fabrication facilities, power plants, industrial plants, naval assets, hospitals, schools, warehouses, chemical plants, and schools
Glenn Research CenterHuman Habitability & Biology3-093
Detecting the Onset of Fire in an Aircraft by Employing Correlation Spectroscopy
INNOVATION
1998 Phase II, NAS3-00016, 8/02NASA Contact – Dr. Nancy D. PiltchCompany Contact – Ms. Toni Quintana
Modulator Developed as Part of the IOS Fire Onset Detection System
Detecting the onset of fire using a fiber laser operating in the near infrared, and a modulation system
COMMERCIALIZATION
Have attracted $140,000 of commercial funding
Forming a spinoff company, Optech Ventures, LLC, to commercialize this and other IOS technologies
Identifying target markets and potential partners
Employing three full-time staff members to develop and commercialize trace gas sensing technology
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