Center Innovation Fund: LaRC CIF
Delta-Sigma Modulated Laser Detection Circuit (Tier 1)
Project Introduction
The use of mixed-signal processing techniques implemented on integrated circuitry allows the detection of pico-watt optical signals. By using ratiometric methods, a real-time reading of differential absorption lidar information may be obtained. The system provides correlated measures between differing photodetector types allowing direct ratio measures between different species of absorbing materials.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, VA |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Academic |
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Langley Research Center (LaRC)
Responsible Program:
- Center Innovation Fund: LaRC CIF
Project Management
Program Director:
Project Manager:
- Thomas Mcglone
Principal Investigator:
- Thomas Mcglone
Project Duration
Start: Nov 2013
End: Oct 2016
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 1 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 5 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 8 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems
- TA 8.1 Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors
- TA 8.1.2 Electronics
Other / Cross-cutting:
- TA 8 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems
- TA 8.1 Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors