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Katherine K. Martin
Glenn Research Center
(216)433-2406
katherine.martin@grc.nasa.gov
Elvia H. Thompson
Headquarters, Washington
(202)358-1696
RELEASE: 05-026
Most detectors sense smoke particles. They can be fooled by dust and
other tiny airborne particles found in non-passenger aircraft
compartments, which lead to false alarms. The team at Glenn used
MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) expertise to come up with a new
multi-sensor approach.
More information about NASA's Aviation Safety and Security Program can
be found at: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/avsp/accident.htm
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