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a. Paragon Space Development Corporation¿ (Paragon) proposes to continue our investigation into the use of microporous-ionomer membrane technology to improve the robustness and effectiveness and simplify water recovery processes for space applications. Improved robustness and effectiveness will be evident through (1) reduced loading onthe downstream post processor due to the ionomer¿s unique pr ...

Frequency-locked single-frequency 2 micron fiber laser is proposed to be used for airborne/spaceborne coherent lidar measurements, i.e., Active Sensing of CO2 Emissions over Nights, Days, and Seasons. The laser is based on our proprietary fiber technology and extensive experience in fiber laser development, which features a compact, highly stable, frequency-stabilized light source. Advanced freque ...

THE PROPOSED RESEARCH WILL INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF FABRICATING BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LARGE-SCALE CRYOGENIC INFRARED BOLOMETER ARRAYS. SILICON BOLOMETER ARRAYS OFFER THE POSSIBILITY OF SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS IN PERFORMANCE OVER OTHER IR DETECTORS FOR MANY BACKGROUND LEVELS IN THE WAVELENGTH RANGE 2.5 TO 500 MICROMETERS, BUT THEIR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION REQUIRES THAT EACH PIXEL BE SEPARATELY TH ...

NEW, UNIQUE HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES WITH LOW THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY, HIGH STRENGTH AND THERMOCHEMICAL STABILITY TO 5000 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (2760 DEGREES CENTIGRADE) ARE A PREREQUISITE TO SIGNIFICANT ADVANCES IN HEAT SHIELD TECHNOLOGY. AVAILABLE HEAT SHIELDS INCLUDE CARBON PHENOLICS WHICH OCCUPY A LOT OF SPACE AND MORE RECENTLY DEVELOPED REUSABLE SURFACE INSULATION UTILIZING RIGID ...

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 INTEGRATED SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES A MEANS FOR MODIFYING THE TASK STRUCTURE AND WORK SPACE ENVI ...

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 MAKING RELIABLE ELECTRICAL CONTACT TO THE CCD ARE ADDRESSED IN THE PHASE I WORK. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION ...