1993 KSC Research and Technology Report
Electronics and Instrumentation
The Electronics and Instrumentation Technology program at the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) supports the development of advanced electronic engineering technologies that decrease vehicle and payload ground processing time and cost, improve process automation, and enhance quality and safety. The program includes the application of electrical and electronic engineering disciplines, particularly in the areas of data acquisition and transmission, advanced audio systems, digital computer-controlled video, environmental monitoring instruments, and circuit monitoring instrumentation. The near-term program focuses on Shuttle ground processing enhancement by developing instruments that improve ground support equipment used in monitoring and testing. The long-term program will develop technology for support of future space vehicles, payloads, and launch systems by investigating instruments that can provide "component intelligence" and contribute to vehicle health management data for synergy with the Advanced Software systems under development.
Development of an Aerosol Generation System for Calibration of Particle Counters
Development of a Real-Time Nonvolatile Residue Monitor for Use in Cleanrooms
Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer Based Ammonia Detection System for Space Station Processing
Quantitative Calibration of Aerosol Particle Counters
Measurement of Noise Characteristics of Fourier Transform
Infrared (FTIR) Instrumentation
Hydrogen Flame Simulator
Automated Leak Rate Calibration System
Universal Signal Conditioning Amplifier
Development of a Real-Time Particulate Fallout Monitor for Use in Cleanrooms
T-0 Cable Analysis System
Correction of the Infrared Spectral Baseline Using Shape Parameters
Fiber-Optic-Based Hydrogen Monitor
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