← Back to NASA Technology Projects
Completed TRL 6 (started at 4, targeting 6)
This project, called Automated Radiation Measurements for Aerospace Safety Suborbital (ARMAS-S) will be the first demonstration of a real-time COTS technology for ionizing-radiation dose assessment at altitudes up to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with a manned suborbital application. This is a follow up from T0176.
Problem Statement
This effort will capture the total ionizing dose (TID) from the surface to LEO in two suborbital flights. This altitude range is important for validating NAIRAS and demonstrating TID utility in data assimilation for operational use. Global TID measurements, anywhere and anytime, will ultimately serve aircrew, high-altitude pilots, frequent flyers, and commercial space travelers who all face GCR and other radiation hazards. These hazards begin at commercial aviation altitudes, i.e., 26,000 ft. or 8 km and extend into LEO.
Technology Maturation
Objectives: Fly at least two flights to 100km. Retrieve dose data in real time (Bluetooth link to app) and record archival data. Process retrieved dose data using SET servers. Produce level 4 data products and provide for NAIRAS improvement.
Listed on TechPort itself — the most direct way to ask about this specific project.
This is early/mid-stage (TRL 6) — the most realistic path in is NASA SBIR/STTR, which funds small businesses and research institutions to develop technology aligned with NASA's needs (equity-free, phased funding). Check whether a current SBIR/STTR solicitation topic overlaps with this project's technology area, or contact the project directly (above) to ask.
None of these are guaranteed paths for this specific project — TechPort itself doesn't have an "apply" button. Reaching out to the contact(s) above with a specific question is usually the fastest way to find out what's actually open.