Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Longwave Imaging for Astronomical Applications
Project Description
We propose to develop a compact portable longwave camera for astronomical applications. In Phase 1, we successfully developed the eye of the camera, i.e. the focal plane array (FPA) and produced good imagery with it. In Phase 2, we will optimize the FPA for quantum efficiency and pixel operability, integrate it into a dewar cooler assembly, and package the resulting sensor engine with electronics and optics into a camera system. We will deliver the camera to NASA for field testing. We expect the camera to be particularly useful in the search for cold objects in the universe and in the measurement of atmospheric gases with absorption lines in the spectral response band of the camera.
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Anticipated Benefits
1) Gas sensing (e.g. for the petrochemical industry). 2) Security and surveillance. 3) Thermography. 4) Medical imaging.
1) Ground- and space-based astronomy and astrophysics. 2) Chemical/spectral mapping of forests, vegetation, crops, and landmasses. 3) Temperature mapping of oceans and landmasses. 4) Atmospheric mapping. 5) Pollution monitoring. More »
1) Ground- and space-based astronomy and astrophysics. 2) Chemical/spectral mapping of forests, vegetation, crops, and landmasses. 3) Temperature mapping of oceans and landmasses. 4) Atmospheric mapping. 5) Pollution monitoring. More »
Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| QmagiQ | Lead Organization | Industry | Nashua, New Hampshire |
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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New Hampshire
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