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Langley
Research Center
1987 Phase I
1988 Phase II
Fiber Optic
FTIR Spectroscopy
Foster-Miller,
Inc.
Waltham, MA 02154
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INNOVATION
Infrared Transmitting optical fibers
are combined with FTIR spectroscopy to enable remote on-line chemical
composition analysis in difficult process environments
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Fiber Optic ART prove and typical
system schematic
Optional Powerpoint
file
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Developed high sensitivity surface
(Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Tech- nique (DRIFT) and immersion
(Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) sensors
- Developed connecting cables
and optics to interface with most infrared
spectrometers
- Provided Single component resolution
of common organics in
complex mixtures down to < 100
ppm
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COMMERCIALIZATION
- Formed Sensiv, Inc, to manufacture
and distribute in North America and Sensiv Ltd. In Europe/Mid East
- Laboratory accessories ommercially
available through Spectra-Tech, Inc. (Shelton, CT)
- Anticipate $ 1M in product revenue
through end of 1999
- Dedicated systems using the
technology under development
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GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE
APPLICATIONS
- NASA/DOD-Cure monitoring of
polymers, including advanced composites and solid rocket motor propellants
- NASA/DOD-Field characterization
of hazardous wastes
- DOD-Process quality control
- NASA/DOD-Surface monitoring
and analysis
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