GRACE-II Small Satellite Study

Completed TRL 2 (started at 1, targeting 2)

Description

Quantify the science benefits of GRACE-II mission comprised of multiple pairs of smallsats using realistic expected performance of smallsats and a miniaturized laser ranging system.

Details

Technology area	Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Microwave, Millimeter Waves, and Submillimeter Waves
Program	Earth Science (ESD)
Lead organization	NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
Start date	2012-07-01
End date	2013-06-01

Project contacts

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Parminder S Ghuman — p.ghuman@nasa.gov
Michelle Stephens

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