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Portable Open-Loop Receiver (POLR)

Canceled TRL 5 (started at 4, targeting 5)

Description

Small hardware receiver used to enhance JPL’s navigation quasar catalog in the southern hemisphere for VLBI experiments, flight test beds, and Entry Decent and Landing (EDL). Supports additional baselines at international partner sites to improve navigation capabilities.

Benefits

Supports improved navigation capabilities.

Details

Technology areaCommunications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems > Network-Provided Position, Navigation, and Timing
ProgramSpace Communications and Navigation (SCaN)
Start date2019-06-01
End date2025-09-30

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