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Development of Gas Analysis Capabilities (DGAC)

Completed TRL 4 (started at 2, targeting 4)

Description

The project objective was to develop gas analysis methodology and processes to identify and quantify contaminants specific to KSC, primarily volatile organic compounds (VOCs), utilizing the recently purchased gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GCMS) coupled with a sample pre-concentrator. This work established a standing, quick-turnaround quantitative GCMS methodology for KSC-specific VOCs associated with launching and landing spacecraft at trace-levels far below previous detection limits.

Benefits

The analytical methodology developed by this project supports ongoing investigations to the source of odor in the Compressed Gas Trailer 73 (CGT-73).

Details

Technology areaHuman Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems > Environmental Control and Life Support Systems and Habitation Systems > Atmosphere Revitalization
ProgramCenter Independent Research & Development: KSC IRAD (KSC IRAD)
Lead organizationKennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL
Start date2021-03-01
End date2022-11-30

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