Space Photonics Opportunities Abound as NASA Renews Moon and Planetary Exploration
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).
CHAPTER 1 SPACE PHOTONICS: ABSTRACT
Spectrometers
NIRVSS Program Deploys Spectrometers in Water Hunt
LIDAR/Laser Altimetry
Conclusion
Analyst's Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
Spectrometers
NIRVSS Program Deploys Spectrometers in Water Hunt
LIDAR/Laser Altimetry
Conclusion
Analyst's Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
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
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
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
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
