Miniaturization of a Hyperspectral Imaging Spectrometer for Terrestrial Ecosystems Applications (MINI-SPEC)

Completed TRL 3 (started at 3, targeting 4)

Description

Develop a miniaturized push-broom hyperspectral imaging spectrometer for terrestrial ecosystem applications.

Develop a miniaturized push-broom hyperspectral imaging spectrometer. Limit package size to small-sat platform. Fabricate and demonstrate the most stressing optic in the miniaturized design (i.e. Freeform optic).

Benefits

Future Earth observing missions. Also applicable to planetary exploration missions, and large area survey missions for astrophysics.

Details

Technology area	Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Optical Components
Program	Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD (GSFC IRAD)
Lead organization	Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Start date	2015-10-01
End date	2016-09-01

Project contacts

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Matt Mcgill — Matthew.J.McGill@nasa.gov
Terence A Doiron — terence.a.doiron@nasa.gov
Joseph M Howard — joseph.m.howard@nasa.gov

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