SBIR/STTR
Downlink Fiber Laser Transmitter for Deep Space Communication, Phase I
Project Introduction
NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) roadmap, calls for an integrated network approach to communication and navigation needs for robotic and human space exploration missions, from near-Earth to planetary missions. Anytime, anywhere connectivity for Earth, Moon and Mars is a stated goal, with high-bandwidth optical relay crosslinks for Earth, Moon, Mars and planets.
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Anticipated Benefits
(1)High bandwidth lasercom flight terminal for planetary missions, as well as for various lunar & Mars relay links, per SCaN roadmap. (2)Space-qualifiable, robust, compact and efficient lidar component, e.g. CO2 sensing, pumping OPO/OPA for a mid-IR lidar source. (3)Coherent lidar component technology for aviation-safety sensor, e.g. wind shear/turbulence, wake-vortex hazard, etc. (1)High bandwidth LEO/GEO satellite communication for military (2)High-BW real-time feed from multiple UAVs, via LEO/GEO crosslinks (3)High-BW CEO corsslinks for commercial satcom (4)In-flight wind sensor, to aid precision dropping of supplies in warzone
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, CA |
| Fibertek, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Herndon, VA |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Virginia
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- SBIR/STTR
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
- Doruk Engin
Project Duration
Start: Feb 2012
End: Aug 2012
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 4 |
| Current: | 4 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 5 Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems
- TA 5.1 Optical Communications and Navigation
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