United States of America As Represented by the Administrator of Nasa

Steven L Parks

Martha K Williams

Tracy L Gibson

Clyde F Parrish

Scott T Jolley

Pedro J Medelius

Luke Roberson

Mark E Lewis

Sarah J Snyder

Methods and systems may provide for a structure having a plurality of interconnected panels, wherein each panel has a plurality of detection layers separated from one another by one or more non-detection layers. The plurality of detection layers may form a grid of conductive traces. Additionally, a monitor may be coupled to each grid of conductive traces, wherein the monitor is configured to detect damage to the plurality of interconnected panels in response to an electrical property change with respect to one or more of the conductive traces. In one example, the structure is part of an inflatable space platform such as a spacecraft or habitat.

Multi-dimensional damage detection

Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.

Low-melt poly(amic acids) and polyimides and their uses

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Rockledge, FL, United States of America

Steven L Parks