Sensor Applications at NASA KSC

The selection and qualification of commercial off-the-shelf products (COTS) transducers is desired whenever possible. In reality, qualified transducers are modified COTS to comply with KSC and program requirements. These requirements are dictated by the different NASA programs and the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). In some instances, there are no available commercial products that will meet the specific requirements of the application. The KSC Transducers Laboratory then develops these products. When fully developed, these products become certified GSE equipment and the potential for commercialization is assessed and pursued.