Engineering the Lidar In-space Technology ExperimentThe Lidar In-space Technology Experiment (LITE) is being developed by NASA for flight on the Space Shuttle in early 1994. A discussion of the NASA four-phase design process is followed by a short history of the experiment heritage. The instrument is then described at the subsystem level from an engineering point of view, with special emphasis on the laser and the receiver. Some aspects of designing for the space environment are discussed, as well as the importance of contamination control, and product assurance. Finally, the instrument integration and test process is described and the current status of the instrument development is given.
Document ID
19930064782
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Couch, Richard H. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Moore, Chris L. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: In: Lasers '91; Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Lasers and Applications, San Diego, CA, Dec. 9-13, 1991 (A93-48751 20-36)