SBIR/STTR
Single-Frequency Semiconductor Lasers Operating at 1.5 and 2.0 microns, Phase II
Project Introduction
While conventional injection seeding sources (such as DFB diode lasers and rare-earth doped solid-state microchip lasers) are available at 1.5 microns, these sources typically lack the ultra-narrow (<50 kHz), ultra-stable output spectrum required for use in applications such as Doppler shift measurements of the tropospheric winds. Furthermore, similar sources which operate at 2.0 microns (a preferred wavelength for space-based atmospheric measurements) are simply unavailable.
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Anticipated Benefits
Potential NASA commercial applications include: 1. Ultra-narrow linewidth LIDAR injection-seeding sources for Doppler shift measurements of the tropospheric winds. 2. Narrow-linewidth eyesafe pump sources for 3D LIDAR imaging for autonomous precision landing including hazard detection and avoidance Potential Non-NASA commercial applications include narrow-linewidth eyesafe pump sources for: 1. Military ? Infrared countermeasures, eyesafe rangefinders, eysafe 3D LIDAR imaging for surveillance, and unmanned autonomous ground and airborne vehicles 2. Medical ? Tissue bonding, dentistry
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, VA |
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Mountain View, CA |
|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, MD |
| nLight Photonics | Supporting Organization | Industry | Vancouver, WA |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Maryland
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Virginia
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Washington
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Langley Research Center (LaRC)
Responsible Program:
- SBIR/STTR
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Project Manager:
Principal Investigator:
- David Balsley
Project Duration
Start: Mar 2010
End: Dec 2011
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 7 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA8 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems
- TA8.1 Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors
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