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High Power UV Laser Lifetime Demonstrator
Completed
TRL 4 (started at 4, targeting 4)
Description
Currently, a 40 W, 50-200 Hz, 1 µm supports multiple lidar based Earth Science measurements including next generation measurements of IR, green and UV measurements of next generationcloud and aerosol, winds and ocean color as well as ozone measurements. The current airborne demonstrators meet most requirements for a space-based mission. However, it needs conversion to fully conductively cooled and UV lifetime needs to be demonstrated. The High Power UV Laser Lifetime Demonstrator project aims to meet these space laser perforamcne requirements.
Details
| Technology area | Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Lasers |
| Program | Earth Science (ESD) |
| Lead organization | NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC |
| Start date | 2013-05-01 |
| End date | 2016-08-31 |
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