Detecting the Onset of Fire in an Aircraft by Employing Correlation Spectroscopy

	Glenn Research Center 1998 Phase II Detecting the Onset of Fire in an Aircraft by Employing Correlation Spectroscopy Intelligent Optical Systems (IOS) Torrance, CA
INNOVATION Detecting the onset of fire using a fiber laser operating in the near infrared, and a modulation system	Modulator Developed as Part of the IOS Fire Onset Detection System Optional Powerpoint file
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Designed and fabricated a bright light source – a multi- line fiber laser using Bragg Grating filters Developed modulators for the Bragg gratings that enhanced the sensitivity of the fire sensor Detected carbon monoxide, an important fire marker, using the laser-based test setup
COMMERCIALIZATION Have attracted $140,000 of commercial funding Forming a spinoff company, Optech Ventures, LLC, to commercialize this and other IOS technologies Identifying target markets and potential partners Employing three full-time staff members to develop and commercialize trace gas sensing technology	GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS Can be used as an early warning of fire in the International Space Station, aerospace vehicles, airplanes, public and federal buildings, and subway stations Other applications are protection of semiconductor fabrication facilities, power plants, industrial plants, naval assets, hospitals, schools, warehouses, chemical plants, and schools
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