Inertial Damping & Smart Hydrogel Research

The Challenge: Extreme Acceleration

The EMLS electromagnetic system accelerates payloads to orbital velocities within a controlled track, generating forces up to 132 G. Traditional mechanical damping is insufficient for sensitive biological payloads or high-precision electronics at this scale.

The Solution: Smart Hydrogel Technology

Our proprietary Inertial Damping System utilizes advanced Smart Hydrogel research developed in collaboration with Gravion Microgravity Lab.

• Shock Absorption: The hydrogel acts as a non-Newtonian fluid, instantly reacting to high-G forces to provide a uniform pressure distribution around the payload.

• Structural Integrity: By immersing payloads in this specialized bio-gel, we ensure that internal components remain stabilized, preventing structural failure during the rapid acceleration phase.

Validation & TRL-4 Milestones

Under the supervision of Dr. Ulf Haderthauer, we are conducting rigorous simulations and laboratory tests to validate the hydrogel's performance. These tests are a critical component of our TRL-4 (Technology Readiness Level 4) certification, proving that EMLS can safely transport a wide range of materials into space.