Energy Harvesting to Power a Compact Plasma Actuator for Aerospace and Laboratory Applications, Year 2

Completed TRL 4 (started at 2, targeting 4)

Description

Proof of concept plasma actuator powered by a thermoelectric generator for self-powered, on-board actuation.

Benefits

The innovation will allow waste heat to be harvested to use on aircraft jet engines, hypersonic vehicles, automobiles and other areas where waste heat is available.

Details

Program	Center Innovation Fund: GRC CIF (GRC CIF)
Lead organization	Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
Start date	2012-10-01
End date	2013-09-30

Project contacts

Listed on TechPort itself — the most direct way to ask about this specific project.

Vikram Shyam — vikram.shyam-1@nasa.gov

How to get involved

This is early/mid-stage (TRL 4) — 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.