Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Segmented MEMS Mirror Arrays, Phase II
Project Introduction
The objective of this proposal is to deliver state-of-the-art, bench-top deployable, large-throw and tip/tilt, low cross-talk, high resolution, highly scalable and fast response wavefront control devices (deformable mirror, or DM) based on micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) fabrication processes. The device consists of Segmented Membrane Arrays (SMA). The design uses highly uniform (both mechanically and optically) arrays of mirror pixels to eliminate the cross talk with adjacent elements, which is usually observed in continuous membrane devices. It opens new opportunities to make ideal deformable mirrors with large-throw and independent addressing capabilities.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, California |
| Umachines, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Altadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Project Duration
Start: Nov 2004
End: Nov 2004
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX08 Sensors and Instruments
- TX08.2 Observatories
- TX08.2.1 Mirror Systems
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