Development and application of high-temperature sensors and electronics for propulsion applications

Gary W. Hunter; John D. Wrbanek; Robert S. Okojie; Philip G. Neudeck; Gustave C. Fralick; Liangyu Chen; Jennifer Xu; Glenn M. Beheim

doi:10.1117/12.668458

10 May 2006 Development and application of high-temperature sensors and electronics for propulsion applications

Gary W. Hunter, John D. Wrbanek, Robert S. Okojie, Philip G. Neudeck, Gustave C. Fralick, Liangyu Chen, Jennifer Xu, Glenn M. Beheim

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Proceedings Volume 6222, Sensors for Propulsion Measurement Applications; 622209 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668458
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

High temperature sensors and electronics are necessary for a number of aerospace propulsion applications. The Sensors and Electronics Branch at NASA Glenn Research Center (NASA GRC) has been involved in the design, fabrication, and application of a range of sensors and electronics that have use in high temperature, harsh environment propulsion environments. The emphasis is on developing advanced capabilities for measurement and control of aeropropulsion systems as well as monitoring the safety of those systems using Micro/Nano technologies. Specific areas of work include SiC based electronic devices and sensors; thin film thermocouples, strain gauges, and heat flux gauges; chemical sensors; as well as integrated and multifunctional sensor systems. Each sensor type has its own technical challenges related to integration and reliability in a given application. These activities have a common goal of improving the awareness of the state of the propulsion system and moving towards the realization of intelligent engines. This paper will give an overview of the broad range of sensor-related development activities on-going in the NASA GRC Sensors and Electronics Branch as well as their current and potential use in propulsion systems.

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Gary W. Hunter, John D. Wrbanek, Robert S. Okojie, Philip G. Neudeck, Gustave C. Fralick, Liangyu Chen, Jennifer Xu, and Glenn M. Beheim "Development and application of high-temperature sensors and electronics for propulsion applications", Proc. SPIE 6222, Sensors for Propulsion Measurement Applications, 622209 (10 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668458

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