SBIR/STTR
Hyperspectral Longwave Infrared Focal Plane Array and Camera Based on Quantum Well Infrared Photodetectors, Phase I
Project Introduction
We propose to develop a hyperspectral focal plane array and camera imaging in a large number of sharp hyperspectral bands in the thermal infrared. The camera is particularly suitable for the multispectral thermal infrared (TIR) imager of NASA's HyspIRI Mission. In Phase 1, we will develop a crucial camera component: a 640x512 focal plane array (FPA) with 8 - 12 micron broadband longwave spectral response. In Phase 2, we will integrate the FPA with a linear variable filter in a dewar cooler assembly and package the resulting sensor engine with electronics and optics into a compact portable camera. A sample FPA will be delivered at the end of Phase 1. The camera, featuring digital and analog video outputs, will be delivered to NASA at the end of Phase 2 for field testing.
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Anticipated Benefits
1) Gas sensing (e.g. for the petrochemical industry). 2) Security and surveillance. 3) Thermography. 4) Medical imaging.
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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, CA |
| QmagiQ, LLC | Supporting Organization | Industry | Nashua, NH |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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New Hampshire
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- SBIR/STTR
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Project Manager:
- Celestino Jun Rosca
Principal Investigator:
- Mani Sundaram
Project Duration
Start: Jan 2009
End: Jul 2009
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 4 |
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 8.1.1 Detectors and Focal Planes
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