Earth Science
Advancing Climate Observation: Radiometer Assessment using Vertically Aligned Nanotubes: Advancing Climate Observation: Radiometer Assessment using Vertically Aligned Nanotubes (RAVAN)
Project Description
Build and flight-qualify a radiometer using Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes (VACNTs) as the absorbing material and fixedpoint gallium blackbody calibration transfer standard. Demonstrate the instrument's effectiveness for measuring the Total Outgoing Radiation (TOR) as a precursor to a CubeSat constellation Earth radiation imbalance measurement system. Verify that VACNT's electrostatic properties do not interfere with spacecraft or instrument electronics. Prototype a representative instrument for a constellation measurement systems concept
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Anticipated Benefits
To measure Earths radiative diurnal cycle and absolute energy imbalance to climate accuracies.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
NASA Headquarters
(HQ)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Johns Hopkins University: Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) | Supporting Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Laurel, Maryland |
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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