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Completed TRL 2 (started at 1, targeting 2)
Mid infrared solid state lasers for DIAL systems required for understanding atmospheric chemistry are not available. This program will use 2 methods for circumventing the nonradiative quenching effect to enable such systems.
Missions that are already funded generally have their own well-developed objectives and approach to the technology development. MIR lasers are a new avenue of exploration, so I am not aware of any funded mission seeking MIR technology specifically, but they could certainly be potentially enabling to funded missions seeking to make use of or expand into the MIR.
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This is early/mid-stage (TRL 2) — the most realistic path in is NASA SBIR/STTR, which funds small businesses and research institutions to develop technology aligned with NASA's needs (equity-free, phased funding). Check whether a current SBIR/STTR solicitation topic overlaps with this project's technology area, or contact the project directly (above) to ask.
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