TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Capacitive Impedance Water Ice Sensor (CIWIS) (LEW-TOPS-183)

The NASA Technology Transfer Program is seeking companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture, and market the Capacitive Impedance Water Ice Sensor (CIWIS) technology. The CIWIS is a novel method for detecting ice or other material accumulation on the surface of aircraft, and it may also be useful in other applications such as pharmaceutical production, HVAC systems, and cryogenic equipment. The technology is available for patent licensing and has been developed and validated in an industrially relevant environment. • The CIWIS works by measuring the impedance of accumulation using the phase of a smart capacitive sensor. • It can accurately determine when ice, water, or other materials are on the surface of an aircraft. • The technology has a wide range of potential applications beyond aircraft, including pharmaceutical production, HVAC systems, and cryogenic equipment. • NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses. • License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use.