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