Short Title:
Wideband Bone
Responsible HRP Element:
Exploration Medical Capability
Funding Status:
Completed - Task completed and produced a deliverable
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Procurement Mechanism(s):
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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:
The transducer is being developed for use with the Flexible Ultrasound System (FUS)
Category:
Technology or Tool
Subcategory:
Systems Solutions, Prototype Hardware or Software
Description:
Primary deliverable is a TRL-5 prototype transducer system, validated with bone samples, and documentation/report. The delivery will contribute to the closure of Gap Med13.
Internal Customers:
Exploration Medical Capability
External Customers:
None