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Advancement of the O2 Subsystem to Demonstrate Retrieval of XCO2 Using Simultaneous Laser Absorption Spectrometer Integrated Column Measurements of CO2 and O2
Completed
TRL 5
Description
Achieve scalability of a 1.26 µm fiber Raman amplifier (FRA) to 5W with an optical-to-optical efficiency of >50%, that is compatible with ITT's modulated CW Laser Absorption Spectrometer (LAS) in support of the ASCENDS mission. Advance the retrieval/software tools to demonstrate the retrieval of dry air mixing ratio of CO2 using simultaneous active O2 and CO2 integrated column measurements.
Details
| Technology area | Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Lasers |
| Program | Advanced Component Technology Program (ACT) |
| Lead organization | NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC |
| Start date | 2012-01-06 |
| End date | 2014-04-30 |
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