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Multi-Gas Monitor (MGM)Multi-Gas Monitor is a flight experiment, a technology demonstration to test the ability of tunable diode laser spectroscopy based instrument to stay in calibration long term and follow events and dynamics occurring with the cabin atmosphere. MGM measures 4 gases: oxygen, carbon monoxide, ammonia and water vapor, as well as temperature and pressure. This month marked one year of successful and continuous MGM operation on ISS. The crew successfully tested the ammonia channel using a commercially available inhalant. MGM has detected some interesting dynamics inside Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) as a result of CO2 thruster firings from the SPHERES/RINGS payload and water spikes from dry out cycling of the JEM heat exchangers. Results to date have given us high confidence in the technology such that we believe this could have applications in the energy and medical sectors. This presentation will summarize the testing and results of the unit on ISS and suggest areas of use within the energy and medical arenas.
Document ID
20150003061
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Pilgrim, Jeff
(Vista Photonics, Inc. Santa Fe, NM, United States)
Limero, Thomas
(Wyle Science, Technology and Engineering Group Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
March 17, 2015
Publication Date
March 26, 2015
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation And Astrionics
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Technology Utilization And Surface Transportation
Chemistry And Materials (General)
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-33141
Meeting Information
Meeting: Air Quality Technologies TCC Event
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: March 26, 2015
Sponsors: Houston Technology Center
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNJ12HE76P
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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