Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD
Improved Transition-edge Sensors Project: Improved Josephson Junctions in YBCO materials
Project Introduction
Better feature resolution in YBCO materials to create better Josephson junctions.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Improved detection of magnetic fields and of small electrical currents.
Can be used as part of the readout electronics for a sensitive infrared detector.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, MD |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of California at Riverside | Academic | Riverside, CA |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Maryland
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Mission Support Directorate (MSD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Responsible Program:
- Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD
Project Management
Project Manager:
Principal Investigator:
Co-Investigators:
- Shahid Aslam
- Thomas R Stevenson
- Shane Cybart
Project Duration
Start: Oct 2017
End: Sep 2018
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 2 |
| Estimated End: | 3 |
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 8.1.2 Electronics
- TA 8.1.2.4 Highly Integrated Extreme Environment Capable High Performance Low-Power Instrument Electronics
Target Destinations
Earth, Mars, Outside the Solar System
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