Center Innovation Fund: LaRC CIF
Field Demonstration of the Ground to Space Laser Calibration: Illumination of NASA's Earth Observing Sensors
Project Description
We will capitalize on a NASA-NIST partnership to conduct a test illumination of an existing radiometric sensor on orbit. This preliminary demonstration would target the CubeSat Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter (HARP) due to launch in 2017. Results from these initial tests will guide development plans for a future field deployable prototype. Design to incorporate an advanced monitoring system capable of continually measuring key laser beam characteristics and allow for transmission of multiple wavelengths and controlled beam polarization.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Benefit earth science remote sensing instruments, to calibrate while the mission is ongoing.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
| Cybioms | Supporting Organization |
Industry
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
|
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Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | Supporting Organization | Other US Government | Boulder, Colorado |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Virginia
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