Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD
Large Scale Cleaning Telescope Mirrors with Electron Beams Project
Project Introduction
The Cleaning Lenses and Mirrored Surface with Electrons is a technology developed to provide access to large lenses and mirror structures and providing a low risk technique for cleaning their surfaces.
The Cleaning Lenses and Mirrored Surfaces with Electrons tasks include: Development of Fractal Wand Geometries; Vacuum Chamber testing for Fractal Wand Prototypes; and selection of best prototype.
Anticipated Benefits
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 |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
-
Maryland
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Mission Support Directorate (MSD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Responsible Program:
- Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD
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Project Duration
Start: Oct 2010
End: Sep 2013
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 1 |
| Current: | 4 |
| Estimated End: | 4 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX08 Sensors and Instruments
- TX08.2 Observatories
- TX08.2.1 Mirror Systems
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