Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
On Sky Observation of Delta doped CCDs
Project Introduction
The objectives of this study are to adapt an existing JPL dewar and electronics for use with the STA device for observation at Palomar using an existing array (expected to have delta doped detectors produced with the MBE RTD), characterize and calibrate the performance of the array and the camera system in the laboratory (iterate), deploy to Palomar for a test run (first light check), and optimize devices and dewar configuration based on feedback.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, CA |
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
Project Management
Program Director:
Project Manager:
- Jonas Zmuidzinas
Principal Investigator:
- Shouleh Nikzad
Project Duration
Start: Apr 2012
End: Sep 2012
Technology Maturity (TRL)
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 8 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems
- TA 8.1 Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors
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