Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.

Beth H Kelsic

Bevan D Staple

Matthew L Gross

John C Fleming

Sandra R Collins

Jerold L Cole

James H Eraker

A calibration system for sensors is provided. The calibration system includes an array of blackbody elements. Each blackbody element includes a high emissivity surface. The high emissivity surface can be formed using carbon nanotubes. In addition, each blackbody element includes a heating element and a temperature sensor. The heating element is operated to bring the blackbody element to a set point temperature, as determined by the temperature sensor. As an example, the calibration system can be used in connection with sensors sensitive to infrared wavelengths that is carried by a satellite or other platform.

Calibration system and method

Systems and methods for providing a hybrid integrated nanostructure and nanotube substrate system are disclosed. The system includes a substrate having a plurality of nanostructures formed thereon. Interconnected to the substrate, directly or through nanostructures, are nanotubes. The nanostructures can extend for a greater distance from the surface of the substrate than the nanotubes, providing a robust structure. In addition, the structure can be highly emissive and absorptive hybrid surface.

Hybrid integrated nanotube and nanostructure substrate systems and methods

Growing community of inventors

Longmont, CO, United States of America

Beth H Kelsic