Space technology: Pressure sensors for weightlessness

Stable high-precision pressure sensor for experiments in space travel
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

In space travel, particularly on the International Space Station (ISS), numerous experiments are conducted daily, investigating biological, chemical, and physical processes. The conditions of weightlessness provide a unique research environment to study phenomena that cannot be observed on Earth in the same way. To conduct these experiments safely and successfully, precise preparation and the use of high-accuracy measurement technology are crucial—both on Earth and in space.

An especially important element in this research is pressure measurement, which plays a central role in many experiments and test setups. Specifically, for measurements under the extreme conditions of weightlessness and space, robust, flexible, and precise sensors are required, which can also operate reliably at extreme temperatures.

The DDM pressure sensor PV15 has already proven itself multiple times in this challenging environment. With an extended temperature range of -40°C to 150°C and a particularly low total error of up to ≤ 0.25% FS, this sensor is excellently suited for use in space applications. These characteristics make it ideal for demanding applications where the highest levels of accuracy and reliability are required.

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pressure sensor Drucksensor-PV15
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Ø: 16 mm

Gauge pressure: (-1) 0…2,5bar to (-1) 0…150 bar (Any ranges in between)

Absolute pressure: 0…2,5bar to 0…150 bar (Any ranges in between)

Output: 0,5 to 4,5 V

Comp. Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pressure connection: M6x1; M8x1

Datasheet: pdf | 327 KB

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pressure sensor Drucksensor-PV15H
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Ø: 16 mm

Gauge pressure: (-1) 0…2,5bar to (-1) 0…150 bar (Any ranges in between)

Absolute pressure: 0…2,5bar to 0…150 bar (Any ranges in between)

Output: 0,5 to 4,5 V

Comp. Temperature Range: -40°C to +150°C

Pressure connection: M6x1; M8x1 (Others on request)

Datasheet : pdf | 374 KB

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