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In Situ Wire Damage Detection and Rerouting System
A NASA invention available to explore as a licensing opportunity.
About this technology
Overview
NASA Kennedy Space Center seeks partners interested in the commercial application of the In Situ Wire Damage Detection and Rerouting System. NASA is soliciting licensees for this innovative technology. The In Situ Wire Damage Detection and Rerouting System consists of a miniaturized inline connector containing self-monitoring electronics that use time domain reflectometry (TDR) to detect wire faults and determine fault type and fault location on powered electrical wiring. When a damaged or defective wire is identified, the system is capable of autonomously transferring electrical power and data connectivity to an alternate wire path. When used in conjunction with NASAs wire constructions that use a conductive detection layer, the system is capable of detecting and limiting damage not only to the core conductor, but also to the insulation layer before the core conductor becomes compromised.