Wireless ProgramWireless ProgramInterested Organizations - wiEngineInterested Organizations - wiEngineWireless Multiple Access Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor System for Diverse Environments

M. Pereira da Cunha, University of Maine

Micro/Nano Sensors & Low Interference Wireless IC's for Aerospace Applications David Russel, IAR-NRC

Advanced Sensory Prognostics and Management Systems Douglas L. Goodman, Ridgetop Group, Inc

Surface Acoustic Wave Passive Wireless Multi-Sensor Systems Donald C. Malocha, University of Central Florida

Microfabrication capabilities and optical microsensor activities at INO Francis Picard, INO

Power for Wireless Sensor Networks Ahmadreza Tabesh and Luc G. Fréchette, Universite de Sherbrooke

Challenges to Technology Development and Transition - From Idea to Implementation; Lockheed Martin Perspective Duane Cuttrell, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

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Focus Areas Projects / Programs

Description

Fly-by-Wireless

Wi-Testbed Testbeds to evaluate protocols for critical communications with airborne applications

Wi-Engine Replace the wiring harness and sensors currently used for engine monitoring with a wireless system that reduces the wire, wire connectors, wire holds, weight, component volume, system cost and maintenance cost.

Wi-SHM In-situ SHM of thick laminate composite structures

Wi-Sense Address the need for passive wireless thermal, acceleration, and acoustic emission sensors for structural health monitoring. This includes the distribution of sensor networks and the necessity for large quantities of sensors for testing and monitoring large structures

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ProgramsDescription Status Outcome

Fly-by-Wireless

Wi-Testbed Testbeds to evaluate protocols for critical communications with airborne applications

Phase 1: Concept of operation completed Phase 2: Creation of project team completed Phase 3: Funding proposals to project team

members in progress Phase 4: Project implementation

Implement a wireless testbed to evaluate the most appropriate protocol for critical communications with airborne applications; ID key performance nodes, and Resistance to EMI/EMP/HIRF.

Wi-Engine Replace the wiring harness and sensors currently used for engine monitoring with a wireless system that reduces the wire, wire connectors, wire holds, weight, component volume, system cost and maintenance cost.

Phase 1: Concept of operation and Creation of project team in progress

Phase 2: Funding proposals in progress Phase 3: Teaming agreement Phase 4: Project implementation

Implementation of a Wireless Sensor System for Engine Monitoring

Wi-SHM In-situ SHM of thick laminate composite structures

Phase 1: The Wi-SENSE project team lead by NASA LaRC to formulate the concept of operation

Phase 2: Funding proposals in progress Phase 3: Teaming agreement Phase 4: Project implementation

Structural health monitoring of the main fuselage and/or the main structure

Wi-Sense Address the need for passive wireless thermal, acceleration, and acoustic emission sensors for structural health monitoring. This includes the distribution of sensor networks and the necessity for large quantities of sensors for testing and monitoring large structures

Phase 1: The Wi-SENSE project team lead by NASA LaRC to formulate the concept of operation

Phase 2: Funding proposals in progress Phase 3: Teaming agreement Phase 4: Project implementation

Simplification of the testing process, enhanced accuracy of test results, and reduced test time for larger surface areas

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Examples Examples

FundingFundingIRB OpportunitiesIRB Opportunities• Strategic Airlift – Engines:

Prime Contractor: Pratt & Whitney Company Contact: Rick Harvey 860-565-6331 Industry Canada Manager: John MacInnis 613-954-3529, Rick Santos 613-954-3180 Contract Period: 2007–2017 Description: Acquisition of the engines for the C-17s acquired to fill Canada's Strategic Airlift Capability.

• MHP – Maritime Helicopter Project Prime Contractor: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Company Contact: James Corcoran203-386-3317 Industry Canada Manager: Bryan Dalphy 613-946-5797 Contract Period: Acquisition contract: 2004–2014 In-Service Support contract: 2004–2024 Description: Replacement of the current SeaKing Helicopter fleet

and the provision of in-service support for the new fleet.

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