Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Flexible High Energy Lidar Transmitter for Remote Gas and Wind Sensing
Project Description
Fibertek proposes a high energy and flexible operation 1570 nm pulsed lidar transmitter for airborne and space-based remote CO2 gas and doppler wind sensing. The lidar system is expected to operate with 5 mJ energy at 1 kHz repetition rate, and the pulse width will be adjustable from 20 ns to 1 microseconds. The proposed system is based on Fibertek's proprietary laser architecture that utilize state-of-the-art optical and RF analog and digital electronic component technologies.
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Anticipated Benefits
1-Scientific tool for Global Warming and biological Greenhouse Gas research 2-Monitoring wind profiles around airports and wind turbines 3-Tracking and monitoring dispersion of CO2 and other hazardous plume at industrial sites 4-Airborne wind mapping for aviation hazard detection and flight pattern optimization
1-ASCENDS mission Lidar transmitter CO2 for concentration and wind sensing 2-Airborne and ground operation for local mapping of CO2 and wind profile dynamics More »
1-ASCENDS mission Lidar transmitter CO2 for concentration and wind sensing 2-Airborne and ground operation for local mapping of CO2 and wind profile dynamics More »
Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibertek, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Herndon, Virginia |
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Virginia
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