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A 2-micron Pulsed Laser Transmitter for Direct Detection Column CO2 Measurement from Space
Completed
TRL 4 (started at 3, targeting 4)
Description
Develop a compact, efficient 2µm pulsed laser for a lidar instrument to make accurate, high-resolution atmospheric CO2 column measurements in support of the ASCENDS mission. Develop a pulsed 2µm laser that is based on a Thulium fiber-laser pumped Holmium (Ho) solid state laser in a Master Oscillator Power Amplifier (MOPA) configuration. Demonstrate 65mJ at 50Hz needed for the space Integrated Path Differential Absorption (IPDA) instrument in a robust prototype format.
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 | 2011-12-15 |
| End date | 2015-10-29 |
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