TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Wind Event Warning System (LAR-TOPS-229)
ID: T2P-LaRC-00142Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTERHAMPTON, VA, 23681, USA

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    Special Notice: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is seeking inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture, and market a wind event warning system technology developed by NASA Langley Research Center.
    The Wind Event Warning System (WEWS) is a high-energy Doppler LIDAR sensor that provides a practical early warning system for severe changes in the wind vector. It can detect events such as gusts, shear, microbursts, or thunderstorm outflows, allowing for timely prevention of damage to wind turbines or aircraft. Additionally, it can help regulate power draw in the electrical grid by ramping up or down an alternative power source as needed.
    Interested parties can submit a license application through NASA's Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting the provided link. For more information and inquiries, please contact NASA's Technology Transfer Program via email at Agency-Patent-Licensing@mail.nasa.gov.
    This opportunity aims to promote public awareness of NASA-developed technology products and conduct preliminary market research for potential future licensing opportunities. No follow-on procurement is expected from responses to this notice.

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    NASA’s Technology Transfer Program
    Agency-Patent-Licensing@mail.nasa.gov
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