Interlink Electronics, Inc. Announces $150,000 SBIR R&D Award from NASA for the Development of Predictive Air Quality Assessment Solutions
Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ: LINK) has secured a $150,000 SBIR Phase 1 award from NASA for developing integrated systems and predictive models for air quality assessment. The project, led by their Gas and Environmental Solutions division, aims to create solutions for early identification of sources impacting air quality.
The company plans to develop accurate, low-power, low-cost outdoor air quality (OAQ) nodes that will provide reliable, high-density data compatible with NASA's Remote Sensing Network. The initiative focuses on delivering a validated prototype solution that combines gas sensor hardware with compensation techniques and algorithms, enabling the use of hyper-local real-time air quality data in NASA satellite observation models.
Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ: LINK) ha ricevuto un premio SBIR Phase 1 di $150.000 dalla NASA per lo sviluppo di sistemi integrati e modelli predittivi per la valutazione della qualità dell'aria. Il progetto, guidato dalla loro divisione Gas and Environmental Solutions, mira a creare soluzioni per l'identificazione precoce delle fonti che influenzano la qualità dell'aria.
L'azienda prevede di sviluppare nodi di qualità dell'aria esterna (OAQ) precisi, a basso consumo energetico e a basso costo che forniranno dati affidabili e ad alta densità compatibili con il Rete di Telerilevamento della NASA. L'iniziativa si concentra sulla realizzazione di una soluzione prototipale valida che combina hardware di sensori di gas con tecniche di compensazione e algoritmi, permettendo l'uso di dati sulla qualità dell'aria iperlocali in tempo reale nei modelli di osservazione satellitare della NASA.
Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ: LINK) ha logrado un premio SBIR Fase 1 de $150,000 de la NASA para desarrollar sistemas integrados y modelos predictivos para la evaluación de la calidad del aire. El proyecto, liderado por su división de Soluciones Ambientales y de Gas, busca crear soluciones para la identificación temprana de las fuentes que afectan la calidad del aire.
La empresa planea desarrollar nodos de calidad del aire exterior (OAQ) precisos, de bajo consumo y bajo coste que proporcionarán datos fiables y de alta densidad compatibles con la Red de Teledetección de la NASA. La iniciativa se centra en entregar una solución prototípica validada que combina hardware de sensores de gas con técnicas de compensación y algoritmos, permitiendo el uso de datos de calidad del aire hiperlocales en tiempo real en los modelos de observación de satélites de la NASA.
Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ: LINK)는 NASA로부터 공기 품질 평가를 위한 통합 시스템 및 예측 모델 개발에 대해 150,000달러의 SBIR 1단계 보조금을 받았습니다. 이 프로젝트는 가스 및 환경 솔루션 부서가 주도하며, 공기 품질에 영향을 미치는 출처를 조기에 식별할 수 있는 솔루션을 만드는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
회사는 NASA의 원거리 감지 네트워크와 호환되는 신뢰할 수 있고 고밀도의 데이터를 제공할 수 있는 정확하고 저전력이며 저비용의 실외 공기 품질(OAQ) 노드를 개발할 계획입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 가스 센서 하드웨어와 보상 기술 및 알고리즘을 결합한 검증된 프로토타입 솔루션을 제공하여 NASA 위성 관측 모델에서 하이퍼 로컬 실시간 공기 품질 데이터를 활용할 수 있도록 하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.
Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ: LINK) a obtenu une subvention SBIR Phase 1 de 150 000 $ de la NASA pour développer des systèmes intégrés et des modèles prédictifs pour l'évaluation de la qualité de l'air. Le projet, dirigé par leur division Solutions Gazières et Environnementales, vise à créer des solutions pour l'identification précoce des sources influençant la qualité de l'air.
L'entreprise prévoit de développer des nœuds de qualité de l'air extérieur (OAQ) précis, à faible consommation d'énergie et à faible coût, qui fourniront des données fiables et denses compatibles avec le Réseau de Télédétection de la NASA. L'initiative se concentre sur la fourniture d'une solution prototype validée qui combine le matériel des capteurs de gaz avec des techniques de compensation et des algorithmes, permettant l'utilisation de données en temps réel sur la qualité de l'air hyper-locales dans les modèles d'observation par satellite de la NASA.
Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ: LINK) hat einen SBIR Phase 1 Zuschuss in Höhe von 150.000 USD von der NASA erhalten, um integrierte Systeme und prädiktive Modelle zur Bewertung der Luftqualität zu entwickeln. Das Projekt, das von ihrer Abteilung für Gas- und Umweltingenieurwesen geleitet wird, zielt darauf ab, Lösungen zur frühzeitigen Identifizierung von Quellen zu schaffen, die die Luftqualität beeinflussen.
Das Unternehmen plant, präzise, energieeffiziente und kostengünstige Außenluftqualitäts (OAQ) Knoten zu entwickeln, die zuverlässige, hochdichte Daten bereitstellen, die mit dem Remote Sensing Network der NASA kompatibel sind. Die Initiative konzentriert sich auf die Bereitstellung einer validierten Prototyp-Lösung, die Hardware von Gassensoren mit Kompensationstechniken und Algorithmen kombiniert, um die Nutzung hyperlokaler Echtzeitdaten zur Luftqualität in den Satellitenbeobachtungsmodellen der NASA zu ermöglichen.
- Secured $150,000 NASA SBIR Phase 1 grant funding
- Recognition of company's technological capabilities in gas sensor research
- Development of new product line for air quality assessment market
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The Phase 1 SBIR funding is primarily for R&D validation and represents only initial research funding - Phase 2 grants (typically
For context, Interlink's market cap of
In simple terms: Think of this as NASA giving Interlink a small budget to prove their air quality monitoring concept could work. If successful, it could lead to bigger opportunities, but there's still a long road ahead before this translates to meaningful business impact.
The development of predictive air quality assessment solutions aligns with growing regulatory and market demands for environmental monitoring. Key technical advantages that make this noteworthy:
1. Integration with NASA's Remote Sensing Network could provide superior data validation and calibration compared to standalone solutions
2. Focus on low-power, low-cost nodes addresses critical deployment barriers in the air quality monitoring market
3. The combination of hardware sensors with algorithmic compensation techniques suggests a more sophisticated approach to accuracy
However, the competitive landscape in environmental sensing is intensifying, with multiple players developing similar solutions. While the NASA partnership adds credibility, success will ultimately depend on Interlink's ability to translate this R&D into commercially viable products with clear differentiation.
For the average person: This is like getting funding to develop a smart network of air quality sensors that can predict pollution problems before they get bad - potentially very useful for public health, but still in early development stages.
Recognizes Company's leading position in gas sensor research and commercialization
As a result of climate change and other factors, it is becoming increasingly important to properly assess outdoor air quality and accurately pinpoint the sources causing any deterioration at a given time and be able to do so rapidly. In addition to enabling a healthier lifestyle for all, this is an essential public safety service that national, state and local governments world-wide are beginning to emphasize.
"This award recognizes the fundamental building block technologies that Interlink has built over the years, and enables us to develop accurate, low-power, low-cost and widely deployable OAQ nodes that provide reliable, high-density AQ data for interfacing with NASA's Remote Sensing Network," said Dr. Sreeni Rao, Vice President of Product Management at Interlink Electronics. "Ultimately, we envision delivering a validated prototype solution that integrates gas sensor hardware with in-house developed compensation techniques and algorithms that enable seamless use of hyper-local real-time AQ data in models based on NASA satellite observations."
"Our mission is to deliver high-performing cost-competitive sensing solutions incorporating Interlink's outstanding gas sensors with advanced software support," added Steven N. Bronson, Interlink's CEO and President. "This award continues our history of qualifying for SBIR grants, and we are also pleased to note that NASA recognized the superior scientific and engineering backgrounds and talents of the Interlink team."
About Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Interlink Electronics is a leading provider of sensors and printed electronic solutions, boasting 40 years of success in delivering mission-critical technologies across diverse markets. Our broad product and technology portfolio encompasses force, piezo-electric, rugged HMI, wearable sensors for textiles and fabrics, gas sensors, instruments, and systems. Our blue-chip customers trust our products and solutions which span various markets, including industrial, medical, automotive, consumer, wearables, and IoT. Our technical and engineering expertise in materials science, manufacturing, embedded electronics, firmware, and software enables us to create and deliver high-quality, cost-effective custom solutions tailored to our customers' unique requirements. (www.interlinkelectronics.com).
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