11 – Use of ultrasonic waves to transfer data, alarm, and follow operators (geolocation and authentification) in the launch zone. 

Name of the system:

Use of ultrasonic waves to transfer data, alarm, and follow operators (geolocation and authentification) in the launch zone.

Lead entity within the SAMMBA consortium:

Air Liquide

Attachment point within the process chain of the Spaceport operator:

Propellant storage tanks and fluid handling pipes (?)

Major benefit [KPI] within the process chain: [cost reduction/processing time reduction/reliability
increase – preferably with quantitative figures]

Increase in reliability: (?)
Increase in availability: (?)
Increase in safety: (?)

Anticipated R&D vector for the near/mid/long-term:

How will the sensor develop/evolve in the near/mid/long-term, if known (?)

Modularity granted with the following standards:

The use of ultrasonic waves don’t require special modifications and can be used at any spaceport. (?)

Interoperability granted with the following standards:

What kind of interfaces with other systems are used to use the ultrasonic waves to transfer data, alarm and follow operators (?)

Systems interfaced:

Propellant storage tanks and various pipes dedicated to fluid handling procedures (?)