Mirrorlette Arrays
Project Description
Test optical tolerancing and mirror quality of a 50x50 mirrorlet array for use in future LCAS rocket and Explorer proposals. Procure and test a mirrorlette array that has multiple advantages for future Heliophysics, Astrophysics, and Earth Science missions in simultaneously obtaining 2 spatial and 1 spectral dimensions of information.
Purchase mirrolettes (Delivery by mid-Nov 2011) and other off-the-shelf components with existing Mercury lamp and CCD to setup optical design. Use masks and translation stages to quantify the optical quality and tolerancing of the different mirrorlet angles compared to specs.
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This technology has multiple advantages for future Heliophysics, Astrophysics, and Earth Science missions
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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