Demonstration of a Hyperspectral Microwave Receiver Subsystem

Completed TRL 5 (started at 3, targeting 5)

Description

Develop and demonstrate a new hyperspectral microwave receiver subsystem to support future atmospheric sounding missions such as PATH. Achieve an all-weather sounding capability through broadband 118 and 183 GHz receiver subsystems. Core technology effort is an ultra-compact (<100cm3, 500g) IF processor module enabling hyperspectral sensing within the mass/volume envelope of current systems. The proposed IF technology, together with recent RF advancements, would enable smaller sensors with greater reliability, launch opportunities, and performance.

Details

Technology area	Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems > Revolutionary Communications Technologies > Quantum Communications
Program	Advanced Component Technology Program (ACT)
Lead organization	NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
Start date	2012-01-12
End date	2016-03-15

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William C Blackwell — william.c.blackwell@nasa.gov

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