Short Title:
Wideband Bone
Responsible HRP Element:
Exploration Medical Capability
Funding Status:
Active - Task currently funded
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Procurement Mechanism(s):
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| Small Business Innovation Research Phase II |
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Aims:
- Demonstrate pulse-echo performance capability of Nautilus transducer through ex vivo tissue to simulate operation for spine or hip measurements with a single probe.
- Demonstrate the advantage of the prove over conventional probes through bandwidth capability and collection of multiple relevant ultrasound parameters with a single probe.
- Provide quantitative correlation between the trabecular micro-structure and received ultrasound signal through comparative analysis with other direct physiological measurements.
- Complete packaging and electrical tuning of probe for integration with current NASA ultrasound systems to show adaptability.
Integration/Unique Aspects: