NASA $100,000  Air Prize - Aerosol sensor - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2017, 01:04:28 am
content: I assume this will be mostly sensor electronicsQuotehttps://www.earthspaceairprize.org/Dog on a leash - ah I am going to win

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2017, 07:36:28 am
content: only ship in american

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2017, 10:12:17 pm
content: What are they specifically looking for?They mention particulates, but I assume its more general than that, otherwise they would ask for a "particulate matter sensor".QuoteThat or the person who wrote this site does not know the terminology/details.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2017, 11:42:51 pm
content: Or they expect participant to do their own master thesis research within this few months and have access to nano particle lab. we can tell from the prize and prototyping grant alone. There are already consumer grade aerosol sensor out there, but it seems not meeting their spec.. so this is not a cheap project. They expect participants to know what they are doing...

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 26, 2017, 04:05:32 am
content: Here's the timeline...RegisterDo you have an idea to develop or adapt technology for monitoring aerosols in a habitat in space or a community here on Earth? You must first register no later than Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at 5:00 PM Central.ApplyIndividuals, teams, and organizations that meet eligibility criteria are welcome to apply. Ideas should focus on easy to maintain, small, and affordable aerosol sensor technology. Apply no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 5:00 PM Central.Get FeedbackEach valid application receives scores and comments from five Evaluation Panel judges, using a trait-scoring rubric with four criteria: instrument technology, longevity, physical properties, and features for Earth & Space application.Build a PrototypeBased on the rank order of submissions, three Finalists will be named. Finalists will be awarded $50,000 each to build a functioning sensor according to their submitted proposals within a six-month period. Prototypes will be delivered to NASA by September 30, 2018.Test a PrototypeFinalists will attend a demonstration and testing period in October 2018 to compete for the Grand Prize at the NASA Glenn Research Center. The Selection Committee will determine the Winner who will receive a $100,000 award.Unless someone has found a lichen that changes colour or something else like that out of left field, it's going to take a special individual or a lab that's already set up to be able to get anywhere with this ... IMHO.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2017, 05:19:34 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on September 26, 2017, 04:05:32 amAnd that individual is .... Brumby$50,000 to build a prototype !With all the brain power here who knows.My idea is start with a mini - dog

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 26, 2017, 08:03:15 am
content: I wish.Not in the race .... besides, Australia is getting a space agency (so we've been told) - and if I did have any ideas, I'd be looking at keeping them on shore ... if possible.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2017, 08:41:35 am
content: when the citizen registered, but the design is made by non-citizen(s), isnt that considered cheating?

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2017, 07:49:33 pm
content: Quote from: Brumby on September 26, 2017, 04:05:32 amThis sounds a lot like an SBIR grant, which I don't think NASA does traditionally. They tend to be VERY specific, not always ask for exactly what they want and tend to not give a lot of money for the Phase I.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 04, 2017, 11:30:43 pm
content: Considering humans have been in space for a while now, it would seem to me that the problem they are trying to solve has probably been around for some time. It may not be a mission critical one - but it could be a safety and/or comfort thing. I mean, they've had someone smelling things for years to make sure no stench ends up in a confined space.$250,000 plus administration costs and about a year for the process seems to be a good deal for NASA. I would think the chances of getting several new ideas is high.Even rocket scientists could run short on ideas after a while.