Formaldehyde Profiler Using Laser Induced Fluorescence Technique

Award Information

Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Branch: N/A	Award ID:	Program Year/Program: 2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 105278	Solicitation Year: 2010	Solicitation Topic Code: S1.08	Solicitation Number:

Small Business Information: Masstech, Inc.
6992 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR, #200 COLUMBIA, MD -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2011

Title: Formaldehyde Profiler Using Laser Induced Fluorescence Technique

Agency: NASA

Contract: NNX11CE88P

Award Amount: $100,000.00

Abstract:
Formaldehyde (HCHO) is of great interest to atmospheric scientists in NASA and other research institutions. In this SBIR project, we propose to build an airborne or ground based, atmospheric formaldehyde (HCHO) profiler implementing Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) techniques. The instrument will be able to operate under the range of environmental conditions encountered during ground and airborne tests. In the phase I effort, we will breadboard system and perform a proof of concept HCHO measurement. We will also carry out a comprehensive review of the UV laser systems and identify the optimum laser for the prototype sensor. The outcome of the Phase I work will establish the feasibility of this LIF technique for high sensitivity detection of HCHO, and provide the design of the prototype sensor.

Principal Investigator:
Guangkun Li
Principal Investigator
4435393111
homer@apmaldi.com

Business Contact:
Richard Lee
Chief Financial Officer
4435391742
rlee@apmaldi.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

Masstech, Inc.
6992 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, MD -

EIN/Tax ID: 522333154

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: Yes

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No