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Adaptable Radiometric Measurement System (ARMS)

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Description

Development of Adaptable Radiometric Measurement System (ARMS) to conduct no-contact high temperature measurement >2600F

Benefits

ARMS can replace expensive, labor-intensive surface-mounted thermocouples for full-temperature range ground and flight test on re-entry thermal protection system (TPS) and/or hypersonic vehicle.

Details

Technology areaThermal Management Systems > Thermal Control Components and Systems > Measurement and Control
ProgramAgency Independent Research and Development (A-IRAD)
Lead organizationArmstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Start date2025-11-01
End date2026-09-30

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