Earth Science Technology Office
Using Zero-Emission Aerial Vehicles in Support of ACE
Project Introduction
Address a key gap in existing validation capabilities for Aerosol-Cloud-Ecosystems (ACE) by measuring the size distribution and vertical profiles in the 100m closest to the surface using a small aerial vehicle. The project will • Demonstrate feasibility of using zero emissions remote control aircraft for satellite validation • Determine if a key gap in existing validation capabilities for the ACE can be filled with this technology • Develop proper size distribution and vertical profiles of aerosols in the 100m closest to the surface for ACE mission concept
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
NASA Headquarters
(HQ)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Washington, DC |
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, MD |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Supporting Organization | Academic |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Texas
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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:
- David Lary
Project Duration
Start: Jun 2014
End: Jun 2015
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 5 |
| Current: | 5 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 13 Ground and Launch Systems
- TA 13.4 Mission Success
- TA 13.4.3 Weather Prediction and Mitigation
Other / Cross-cutting:
- TA 11 Modeling, Simulation, Information Technology and Processing
- TA 11.1 Computing
Target Destination
Earth