Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD
Dedicated Balloon-borne platform for Planetary Observations
Project Description
Define the initial science traceability matrix for an instrument. Define instrument requirements Develop optics system requirements for planetary observations Design a balloon-borne optics system through an Optics Design Lab run Refine the integrated system based on an Mission Design Lab one-week study Submit a HOPE proposal to implement this IRAD design.
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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 |
| Johns Hopkins University: Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) | Supporting Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Laurel, Maryland |
| Southwest Research Institute - San Antonio (SWRI) | Supporting Organization | Non-Profit Institution | San Antonio, Texas |
| University of Maryland-College Park (UMCP) | Supporting Organization | Academia | College Park, Maryland |
Wallops Flight Facility
(WFF)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Facility | Wallops Island, Virginia |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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Virginia
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