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Jan 31, 2023
Abhijit Biswas, 2023, "Optical-to-Orion (O2O) Ground Terminal (GT) at Table Mountain Facility (TMF)", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.FU4LVR, SPIE Optics and Photonics 2023, JPL Open Repository
NASA is planning a bi-directional space-to-ground optical-communications detailed test objective (DTO), from the crewed Orion spacecraft scheduled to fly on Artemis II. A space terminal element (STE) developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)... |
Jan 29, 2023
Srinivasan, Meera, 2023, "The Deep Space Optical Communications Project Ground Laser Receiver", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.GXZ7KC, SPIE Photonics West LASE 2023, JPL Open Repository
The Deep Space Optical Communication (DSOC) project will conduct its technology demonstration concurrently with NASA’s Psyche mission, which hosts the DSOC flight transceiver (FLT) on its spacecraft. The DSOC Ground Laser Receiver (GLR) has been developed by the Jet Propulsion La... |
Jan 28, 2023
Sarath Gunapala, 2023, "Towards compact fire infrared radiance spectral tracker (c-FIRST)", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.XVQLIX, SPIE Photonics West 2023, JPL Open Repository
In this presentation we will describe the technologies developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for space remote sensing applications in mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) and long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) spectral regions. Remote sensing and characterization of high temperature... |
Jan 28, 2023
Sabino Piazzolla, 2023, "On-orbit demonstration of 200-Gbps laser communication downlink from the TBIRD CubeSat", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.OMNT4J, SPIE Photonics West, JPL Open Repository
Since launch in May 2022, NASA’s TeraByte Infrared Delivery (TBIRD) program has successfully demonstrated 100-Gbps and 200-Gbps laser communication downlinks from a 6U CubeSat in low-Earth orbit to a ground station. The TBIRD system operates during 5-minute passes over the ground... |
Jan 28, 2023
Jason Allmaras, 2023, "Large-area SNSPD array for RF/Optical Hybrid 7-segment pathfinder receiver", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.UQECCX, SPIE Photonics West 2023, JPL Open Repository
In this work we describe the development, characterization, and integration of a 16-channel, 400-µm diameter active area, differentially read-out NbTiN superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD) array and the supporting electronics used in an RF/Optical hybrid telesc... |
Jan 28, 2023
Sabino Piazzolla, 2023, "Ground Station for Terabyte Infrared Delivery (TBIRD)", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.NRNXNQ, SPIE Photonics West 2023, JPL Open Repository
The Terabyte Infrared Delivery (TBIRD) technology demonstration commenced operations in June 2022 following the launch in late May 2022. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory (OCTL), 1-meter diameter telescope was instrumented to serve a... |
Jan 28, 2023
Srinivasan, Meera, 2023, "The Deep Space Optical Communications Project Ground Laser Transmitter", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.HBYOPC, SPIE Photonics West LASE 2023, JPL Open Repository
The Deep Space Optical Communication (DSOC) project will conduct its technology demonstration concurrently with NASA’s Psyche mission, which hosts the DSOC flight transceiver (FLT) on its spacecraft and will operate it over an approximate range of 0.05 to 3.0 AU. The DSOC Ground... |
Jan 28, 2023
Sabino Piazzolla, 2023, "Early Results from NASA’s Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) Experiment Program", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.3LHPOJ, SPIE Photonics West 2023, JPL Open Repository
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) mission began its two-year Experiment Program in June 2022. This experimental phase includes long-term measurement of the effects of the atmosphere (turbulence, weather) on... |
Jan 23, 2023
Jeremiah Gayle, 2023, "A Rapid CubeSat Demonstration of an AM Battery Case with Embedded Oscillating Heat Pipes", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.T2VFQL, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (2023 AIAA SciTech Forum), JPL Open Repository
The CubeSat Technology Exploration Project (CubeSTEP) is developing a test platform for the rapid maturation of emerging spacecraft technologies. This paper presents the development of a CubeSat demonstration for an innovative additively manufactured battery thermal control syste... |
Jan 23, 2023
Li Lin, 2023, "Correlation Study of SWOT Payload Acoustic Prediction and Test", https://doi.org/10.48577/jpl.NMSCCG, AIAA SciTech 2023, JPL Open Repository
Spacecraft and its payload structures are subject to severe acoustic loading during launch and ascension through the atmosphere. These harsh acoustic environments can potentially damage mission critical components and jeopardize mission success. It is well-known that high-quality... |
