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Inductive Non-Contact Position Sensor
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 Inductive Non-Contact Position Sensor technology. The Inductive Non-Contact Position Sensor is a highly accurate sensor for motion control applications. The sensor was designed to monitor the precise movements of an optical inspection system that measured defects in Space Shuttle windows. The technology has been prototyped and successfully field-tested with the Shuttle window inspection system. Its small size, low cost, wide range, and accuracy give it a distinct advantage over other types of sensors used for similar applications.