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Electrical Impedance Tomography Technology, Year 2 (EITT)

Completed TRL 2 (started at 1, targeting 2)

Description

Development of a portable, lightweight device providing two-dimensional tomographic imaging of the human body using impedance mapping. This technology can be developed to evaluate health risks and provide appropriate medical care on the ISS, during space travel and on the ground.

Benefits

EIT is a promising non-invasive monitoring technique which can be used in microgravity to obtain cross-sectional images of the brain or chest.

Details

Technology areaHuman Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems > Human Health and Performance > Medical Diagnosis and Prognosis
ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: KSC CIF (KSC CIF)
Lead organizationKennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL
Start date2012-10-01
End date2013-05-01

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