Spectroscopic Infrared Reflectance and Altimetry Lidar Laser Development
Status: Completed
Start Date: 2023-10-01
End Date: 2025-09-30
Description:
We propose to demonstrate the new laser capabilities required for spectroscopic infrared reflectance measurement for high sensitivity mapping of water ice as well as for high-resolution topographic mapping.
Benefits:
Upgrade an existing laser that has been developed for the purpose of spectroscopic infrared reflectance measurement to allow for the additional requirement of high-resolution topographic mapping. This effort is primarily a risk reduction of the laser's critical component to achieve the needed performance.
Lead Organization: Goddard Space Flight Center