Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Improved Trace Gas Spectrometer, Phase I
Project Introduction
Southwest Sciences proposes development of gas filter correlation (GFC) spectroscopy using non-periodic gratings for spaceborne and airborne deployment. Our proposed technology will result in smaller, lighter weight, lower power, and more rugged instrumentation than is possible using established GFC spectrometers. The approach is based on the development of non-periodic diffraction gratings that replace the reference gas cells used in GFC spectrometers.
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Anticipated Benefits
We target the newly emerging market for low-cost precision carbon dioxide sensors that will need to be deployed in large numbers for monitoring cap and trade agreements and greenhouse gas reduction treaties. Cost benefits of high volume production should make practical a worldwide network of reliable, automated sensors. Our technology will fill a need for satellite-based atmospheric measurements of carbon dioxide concentrations with 1 part per million precision. These measurements are needed to monitor changes that can affect global warming and for validating climate change models. Satellite-based remote sensing allows global coverage with relatively short periods. The technology can also be adapted to remote sensing of other atmospheric components.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Sciences, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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New Mexico
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Southwest Sciences, Inc.
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
- Steven Massick
Project Duration
Start: Jan 2010
End: Jul 2010
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 4 |
| Estimated End: | 4 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX08 Sensors and Instruments
- TX08.1 Remote Sensing Instruments/Sensors
- TX08.1.3 Optical Components
Target Destination
Earth
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