August 31, 2005—Kevin Cook, Space Foundation Director of Brand Management, confirmed “Quantitative Evaluation Techniques for Carpet Cleaning Procedures using enhanced XRF Fluorescence Spectroscopy” has been nominated for the 2006 Space Foundation Space Technology Hall of Fame.
The development of the technology was commissioned by the CRI to create a new test methodology to evaluate the performance of carpet cleaning equipment and systems. The CRI has incorporated the new technology into a Seal of Approval program that is to be unveiled September 12, 2005 at the John F. Kennedy Space Center.
Carpet cleaning has now become rocket science through the use of NASA- enhanced x-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology, used by NASA for the Space Shuttle program, notes CRI. CRI incorporated XRF technology into its testing protocol to certify the best performing vacuum cleaners and extractors. Equipment that passes these tests are eligible to receive CRI’s Seal of Approval and certification from the Space Foundation.
In 1988, the Space Foundation in cooperation with NASA, established the Space Technology Hall Fame. Its purpose is threefold: to honor the innovators who have transformed technology originally developed for space use into commercial products; to increase public awareness of the benefits of space spinoff technology; and to encourage further innovation.
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