This is a modification to the synopsis entitled Teaming Opportunity for the Instument Incubator Program (IIP) NRA which was posted on September 28, 2004. You are notified that the following additional technical requirements are added.
UV Ozone Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) System
Technical POC: Russell DeYoung, (757)864-1472, email, Russell.J.DeYoung@nasa.gov
We are considering a proposal to develop and test a UV ozone differential absorption lidar (DIAL) system for deployment on an unpiloted atmospheric vehicle (UAV). We are interested in partnering with others that have technical expertise in either or both of the following capabilities.
1) Develop, test and deliver a diode pumped Nd:YAG laser system that would produce 50-100 watts, 50-100 mJ/pulse with a single longitutudinal mode. The fundamental would be converted at high efficiency to 355 nm. This pump laser would be ruggedized for potential UAV deployment.
2). Develop, test and deliver a UV converter that would accept the 355nm output from the pump laser and convert it to tunable UV radiation in either of two wavelength bands 308-320 nm or 285-311 nm. This converter would be ruggedized for potential deployment on a UAV for ozone measurements.
Both the pump laser and UV converter would be integrated into an existing receiver subsystem resulting in an operational ozone DIAL system for UAV deployment.
Carbon Observation Spectrometer Imagery
Technical POC: Daniel K. Zhou, (757)864-5663, email, Daniel.K.Zhou@nasa.gov
We are proposing to develop an infrared Fourier Transform Spectrometer Imagery instrument with ultra-hyperspectral resolution to monitor carbon (e.g., CO and CO2) distribution in the lower troposphere using a geosynchronous satellite. As such we are seeking partners to help design and develop an instrument.
The due date for responses is not extended.
