The proposed research will study the feasibility of constructing a new generation, low noise, super high resolution ccd imaging system. this system will employ the 2048 x 2048 resolution element, 3,060 mm2 photoactive area, low noise, backside illuminated, tektronix ccd. this devicerepresents a… More

The proposed study will evaluate the feasibility of constructing a high-resolution multi-ccd camera system (mccs) for use in a time delayed integration (tdi) imaging mode for wide-field astronomical imaging. the mccs will employ ten, 1024 by 1024 pixel ccds arranged in a staggered format to provide… More

Charge coupled devices (ccds) with high sensitivity in the blue-visible and ultraviolet spectral region are required for many proposed investigations in astronomy. the best approach to improve ccd sensitivity in these wavelengths is thinned, backside illumination, but such devices are not currently… More

Long-term nasa needs for modeling astronauts during eva and space construction activities requires the development of an integrated simulation capability. since the astronaute must wear restrictive clothing, they must be modeled in a way which reflects their loss of normal range performance. the… More

Investigation into the feasibility of constructing large format thinned backside illuminated ccds and ccd mosaics is proposed. the problems associated with uniformly thinning large silicon areas, mounting the thinned membrane to a rigid support such that a desired optical figure is obtained, and… More

We will develop and characterize a common-path or Sagnac interferometer with CCD array detector that can be used as a space-borne or field spectrometer from the UV to the IR region of the spectrum. The specific innovation is that the entire interferometer assembly (beamsplitter, mirrors, lens, and… More