Aligned Carbon Nanotube Tape for Sensor Technology

Status: Completed

Start Date: 2012-10-29

End Date: 2013-11-01

Description: The purpose of this project was to demonstrate the feasibility of producing carbon nanotube (CNT) tapes which are piezoelectric. A further purpose was to design and test prototypes for accelerometers and vibration gyroscopes for use in small satellites and other payloads.

Lead Organization: Marshall Space Flight Center