Earth Science Technology Office
A deployable 4-meter 180 to 680 GHz antenna for the Scanning Microwave Limb Sounder (SMLS)
Project Introduction
Build and test a full size (4x2 meter aperture) breadboard antenna for SMLS.
- Demonstrate critical azimuth scanning capability of a 4m SMLS antenna and its performance under thermal load environments.
Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
NASA Headquarters
(HQ)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Washington, DC |
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, CA |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
-
California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Science Mission Directorate (SMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- NASA Headquarters (HQ)
Responsible Program:
- Earth Science Technology Office
Project Management
Program Director:
Principal Investigator:
- Richard Cofield
Project Duration
Start: Apr 2011
End: Oct 2015
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 5 |
| Estimated End: | 5 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA5 Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems
- TA5.2 Radio Frequency Communications
- TA5.2.6 Antennas
Other / Cross-cutting:
- TA8 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems
- TA8.1 Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors
Target Destination
Earth
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