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Developing interface between Leach Gen III Camera Controller and Pandora V3 ground based spectroscopy instrument to evaluate novel DUV detectors in mission applications
Completed
TRL 4 (started at 3, targeting 4)
Description
Proposed Objectives: This project aims to demonstrate visible light blind deep UV (DUV) detectors developed through Early Career Initiative (ECI) and GSFC IRAD funding. • Integrate DUV detectors into Pandora • Interface Pandora spectrometer with Leach imaging array controller • Demonstrate science measurements with DUV detectors
Benefits
Increase scientific understanding of natural phenomena using remote sensing.
Details
| Technology area | Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Detectors and Focal Planes |
| Program | ESTO Innovation Fund (EIF) |
| Lead organization | Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD |
| Start date | 2024-12-18 |
| End date | 2025-09-30 |
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