Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Novel Instrumentation for Lunar Regolith Oxygen Production Facilities, Phase I
Project Introduction
The objective of the Phase I is to develop, demonstrate and test novel instrumentation based on ultrasensitive laser absorption spectroscopy for sensitive real-time measurements of several important parameters for monitoring and control of oxygen production facilities and for analyses of lunar surface resources. The instrumentation will provide measurements of multiple trace gases and impurities on the lunar surface with a speed, accuracy and sensitivity not possible with current instrumentation.
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Anticipated Benefits
Instrumentation for sensitive and accurate measurements of trace gases and impurities for industrial process monitoring and control. Instrumentation for rapid, sensitive chemical analysis of several gaseous species will enable NASA scientists and engineers to monitor the quality and quantity of oxygen production in real time and to analyze the impurities generated during processing of lunar regoliths.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos Research | Lead Organization | Industry | Mountain View, California |
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Texas
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Los Gatos Research
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Program Manager:
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Project Duration
Start: Jan 2010
End: Jul 2010
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 6 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX07 Exploration Destination Systems
- TX07.1 In-Situ Resource Utilization
- TX07.1.1 Destination Reconnaissance and Resource Assessment
Target Destination
The Moon
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