NASA SBIR SUCCESS STORY Langley Research Center
1996 Phase II

General Aviation Engine Management Predictive-Analysis Systems

Vision Micro Design

Bellingham, WA

INNOVATION
    Low cost, intelligent engine health monitoring system for Small Airplanes
Engine Monitoring System & Annunciation Panel
Engine Monitoring System & Annunciation Panel

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Network of distributed engine sensors
  • Achieved FAA Certification for the warning annunciation panel
COMMERCIALIZATION
Partnerships created with major airplane retrofitter - Mod Works:
    • Several Phase I Annunciation Panels sold to customers
    • Sales to date $250,000
    • 2 full time engineering and 2 production jobs created
GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
  • Low cost engine monitoring technology is one of the major thrust areas of the NASA AGATE program and is considered a vital element GA revitalization
  • The HFE technology creates a reduction in

  • pilot work load and thus impacts safety

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