Center Innovation Fund: ARC CIF
Development of an X-ray tube for planetary instruments
Project Description
We will mate a HVPS from Battel Eng. with an xRT from R\xd6NTGEN-TECHNIK WARRIKHOFF (RTW). We will test and evaluate xRT prototypes for xRD/xRF, and develop a high-TRL X-ray source design. Next steps include improving xRT design and refining flight xRT controller and HVPS (proposal to PICASSO or MatISSE). The X-ray source design will be included in the Mapx Europa Lander proposal to be submitted later this year (est. AO release Aug., 2017).
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Anticipated Benefits
This spacecraft qualifiable X-ray tube will be use in our recently funded DALI project, and in future instruments for xRD and xRF, such as next-generation CheMin instruments and the Mapx instrument currently funded under the MatISSE program.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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