| PROPOSAL NUMBER: | H3.03-8501 (For NASA Use Only - Chron: 013498 ) |
| PROPOSAL TITLE: | A Compact, Low-Power Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer |
TECHNICAL ABSTRACT (LIMIT 200 WORDS)
Many hazardous gases that NASA needs to monitor on and around space vehicles could be detected using mass spectrometers that need operate over only a limited mass range. But, stringent requirements of low weight and low power operation, plus the ability to tolerate high G-forces and excessive vibration prevent the ready adaptation of existing, commercial mass spectrometers to these applications. We propose a novel, compact, inexpensive, low power, time-of-flight mass spectrometer that will tolerate the harsh operating conditions.
POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
The planned technology also has commercial application as a low cost, portable sensor for leak detection, hygrometry, breathing air monitoring, and residual gas analysis.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
(Name, Organization Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
David S. Bomse
Southwest Sciences, Inc.
1570 Pacheco St., Suite E-11
Santa Fe , NM 87505 - 3993
NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR
(Firm Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Southwest Sciences, Inc.
1570 Pacheco St., Suite E-11
Santa Fe , NM 87505 - 3993