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Initial Development Work for the Cloud-Aerosol Multi-Angle Lidar (CAMAL)
Completed
Description
Initiate development of a cost-effective off-nadir cloud-aerosol lidar instrument to enable data synergy with passive sensors (imagers, polarimeters) and models Leverage a cross-track scanning mirror transceiver from LiteSpar, Inc, an SBIR company Work closely with SBIR vendor to ensure deliverable is compatible with measurement needs and aircraft interfaces (especially control electronics) Procure long-lead items to support moving SBIR deliverable to airborne demonstration
Details
| Technology area | Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Lasers |
| Program | Earth Science (ESD) |
| Lead organization | NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC |
| Start date | 2014-04-02 |
| End date | 2014-12-31 |
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