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Spinoff story
Pressure-Sensitive Paints Advance Rotorcraft Design Testing
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Partnering with Langley Research Center through the SBIR program, Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc. of Dayton, Ohio, developed enhanced pressure-sensitive paint technology for gathering essential aerodynamic data from high-speed, unstable surfaces such as rotorcraft blades. The efficient, cost-effective spinoff innovation has generated approximately $200,000 in revenue for the company.