In addition to the Entry, Descent and Landing as well as remote wind sensing application, a low-SWaP beam control system could be used in NASA?s hazard avoidance applications (Docking, Entry, Descent and Landing). The Phase II prototype implementation will serve to demonstrate the beam scanning capability, environmental survivability, as well as optimize size, weight and power. The resultant beam control system will be transitioned to Lidar systems integrators and eventually into a commercial product.
Possible commercial applications include the use of this technology for wind farms, automotive hazard avoidance and headlight steering, and remote sensing.
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