Miniature Active Space Radiation Dosimeter, Phase II

Space Micro will extend our Phase I R&D to develop a family of miniature, active space radiation dosimeters/particle counters, with a focus on biological/manned dose levels. A single board design will support both manned level and space electronics level dosimetry needs. This is enabled by the density and features of commercial high density silicon semiconductor memory devices, coupled with innovative patented programming algorithms. We plan to augment this core dosimeter technology with other emerging novel miniature radiation detectors to enhance single particle detection, including heavy ions and secondary neutrons. A flight dosimeter will be delivered to NASA for flight demo on ISS or other platform. Space Micro will then commercialize for both NASA markets (manned and electronics grade levels) with a standard product offering through our established marketing channels.

Potential NASA Commercial Applications: Non-NASA applications include detectors and dosimeters for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). US and NATO ground military forces also could benefit. Planned commercial space tourism ventures will need stringent passemger monitoring. Commercial and DoD space programs such as imaging, weather and telecommuncations satellites will be benefit and be future customers for this standard product.

This is a mature technology (TRL 7+) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

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