Space Photonics Opportunities Abound as NASA Renews Moon and Planetary Exploration

December 2019 | 14 pages | ID: S62BFF2BD9C2EN
BCC Research

Abstracts

Reports Includes:

• An overview of space photonics opportunities at NASA for revitalizing Moon, Mars and other planetary exploration initiatives
• Coverage of pre-Artemis Moon scientific missions and photonics
• Comparative study on space-made vs. earth-made optical fibres
• Knowledge about Lunar Crater Observing and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS), the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE).

Contents

CHAPTER 1 SPACE PHOTONICS: ABSTRACT

Spectrometers
NIRVSS Program Deploys Spectrometers in Water Hunt
LIDAR/Laser Altimetry
Conclusion
Analyst's Credentials
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List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Pre-Artemis Moon Scientific Missions and Photonics Use
Table 2: Factors to Consider When Approaching a NASA Program Manager
Table 3: NIRVSS Payload Requirements
Table 4: Types of LIDAR NASA Uses
Table 5: FOSS Portfolio Benefits

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: High Actuator Count Deformable Mirror
Figure 2: Earth-Space Vehicle Deep Space Optical Communications
Figure 3: Space-Made vs. Earth-Made Optical Fibers
Figure 4: Optical Fiber with Solar Conversion Media