Center Innovation Fund: GSFC CIF
Miniaturized Waveguide Fourier Transform Spectrometer
Project Introduction
To demonstrate the efficacy of a spectrometer-on-chip system for in-situ and remote monitoring of planetary atmospheric and surface chemistry, physics, and surface mineralogy using spectral signatures.
To characterize the IR optical properties of the metal-coated hollow waveguide ensemble; configure the Hollow Waveguide FTS (HWFTS) chip in such a way that we maximize signal-to-noise; carry out full radiometric testing of this implementation and acquire spectra of standard gas cells.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Objectives in the proposed effort are to methodically characterize the performance and limits of the concept to the degree that sufficient scientific and engineering background is obtained.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Responsible Program:
- Center Innovation Fund: GSFC CIF
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Project Duration
Start: Oct 2011
End: Sep 2013
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 1 |
| Current: | 1 |
| Estimated End: | 1 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX09 Entry, Descent, and Landing
- TX09.2 Descent
- TX09.2.1 Aerodynamic Decelerators
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