TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: ENHANCED SOFTWARE SUITE MAXIMIZES NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (NDE) METHODS (MSC-TOPS-34)

NASA’s Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses. 

THE TECHNOLOGY:  

Researchers at NASA Johnson Space Center have developed novel techniques for post-processing of flash infrared (IR) thermography data, providing efficient and cost-effective enhancements to Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of structures for numerous applications. Compatible with commercial IR thermography products, this suite of tools provides both quantitative and qualitative data analysis capabilities and reliable detection and characterization of anomalies in composite and some metallic hardware. By adding the Transient Thermography method, which is able to detect flaws on thicker parts faster than other methods, and the Lock-in Thermography method, which uses a sinusoidal power cycle to provide better flaw resolution, the Flash Thermography NDE Technology Suite has expanded its applicability to other commonly used infrared thermography techniques, enhancing operator accuracy and efficiency. 

To express interest in this licensing opportunity, please submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/MSC-TOPS-34  

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