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Fiber-based, Trace-gas, Laser Transmitter Technology Development for Space
Completed
TRL 4 (started at 3, targeting 4)
Description
The project will achieve objectives by usig a fiber-based master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) architecture for modularity and performance. Seed and pre-amplifier modules will be built in-house at GSFC. Commercial providers will be used to develop the power amplifier. A prototype will be built to meet the key performacne requiremenst. Testing will be performed to achieve TRL-6.
Benefits
Increase scientific understanding of natural phenomena using remote sensing.
Details
| Technology area | Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Electronics |
| Program | Earth Science (ESD) |
| Lead organization | NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC |
| Start date | 2015-01-14 |
| End date | 2019-09-30 |
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How to get involved
This is early/mid-stage (TRL 4) — 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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