When micrometeoroids or space debris come into contact with the technology, the fabric vibrates, and the acoustic fiber generates an electrical signal.
James Burgess, ISN program manager for the Army Investigation Office, an element of the U.S. Army Capability Development Command, now known as DEVCOM, the Army Inspection Laboratory, said in a statement: “This is a great example of ‘the use of nanoscience for development technology that bridges the physical and digital fields.
“Delivering revolutionary methods derived from establishment science has always been one of our top priorities and the opportunity to collect data from space dust using a fiber sensor is a key building block of the system. ”
Since 2002 the ISN has been a dedicated interdisciplinary research center dedicated to improving the defense, survival and mission fulfillment of soldiers.