Final Report: Portable Sensor for Detecting Microbubbles in Real Time to Prevent Decompression Sickness for Safe Diving During Subaquatic Navy Activities

Number of Papers published in peer-reviewed journals: Number of Papers published in non peer-reviewed journals: Final Report: Portable Sensor for Detecting Microbubbles in Real Time to Prevent Decompression Sickness for Safe Diving During Subaquatic Navy Activities Report Title The objective of this research project was to determine the feasibility of a new technology that would allow Navy divers to monitor in real time the presence, number and size of nitrogen bubbles, protecting them against DCS. We have successfully proven the feasibility of the idea. A system for generating air bubbles a small as 150um was developed. We were capable of detecting bubbles in the artificial blood vessels and in the artificial soft tissue. The electrical signals measured on the PZT were correlated to the size of the bubbles (a) Papers published in peer-reviewed journals (N/A for none) Enter List of papers submitted or published that acknowledge ARO support from the start of the project to the date of this printing. List the papers, including journal references, in the following categories: (b) Papers published in non-peer-reviewed journals (N/A for none) (c) Presentations Received Paper