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TRP Work Plan 2005-2007
Description of Activities
TEC-SB/7935/dc
12/Feb/09
TRP Reference:
Title:
T104-15EE
Vegetation Fluorescense Retrieval Algorithm
Vegetation fluorescence can be used as an early indicator for the vegetation health, status and vitality. Observation of
vegetation fluorescence from space would advance knowledge of the biosphere dynamics, one of the major issues in Earth
Science.
The vegetation fluorescence signal is composed by the far-red and red chlorophyll fluorescence and the blue-green
fluorescence which are associated to different processes. The measurement of the photosynthetic activity of vegetation
requires very accurate atmospheric corrections in order to isolate the fluorescence signal.
The aim of this study is to define an atmospheric correction algorithm accurate enough in order to be used for the
determination of the vegetation fluorescence signal from passive optical data. The study shall include a review of the main
strategies used by the scientific community to perform atmospheric corrections.
Deliverables:
Tested algorithm
Current TRL: TRL1 Target TRL: TRL2-3 Application Need/Date: SW operational by 2009
Application/Mission: FLEX Mission Contract Duration: 18 months
SW Clause : - Dossier0 Ref.: T-419
Consistency with Harmonisation
Roadmap and Conclusions:
Not directly linked to harmonised technology.
TRP Reference: T104-16MM
Title:
Non-linear Laser Crystal Development for Frequency Conversion
The activity aims at developing solid-state nonlinear materials optimized for space applications as far as optical quality,
conversion efficiency, laser induced damage threshold, radiation tolerance and vacuum operation are concerned. In particular:
1) development and characterization of nonlinear materials from various European manufacturers with respect to their space
suitability (e.g. radiation hardness, thermo-mechanical properties, laser-induced damage threshold in vacuum); 2) modeling
and experimental investigation of degradation and failure mechanisms of solid-state nonlinear materials (including vacuum
operation, contamination effects, colour-center formation, solarization, UV degradation).
Deliverables:
Technical note. Crystals samples, fully tested and characterised in a rappresentative environment.
Current TRL: TRL2 Target TRL: TRL3-4 Application Need/Date: TRL5 by 2010
All Lidar missions, e.g. Earth Care,
Application/Mission: Contract Duration: 24 months
A-Scope
SW Clause : - Dossier0 Ref.: T-419
Consistency with Harmonisation
Lidar Critical Solid-state Components
Roadmap and Conclusions:
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