Los Gatos Research — National Aeronautics and Space Administration SBIR Phase II: S1.09
Los Gatos Research — SBIR Phase II award from National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- Amount
- $685,767
- Agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase II
- Topic
- S1.09
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- CA
- Period
- 2013-05-06 → 2016-05-05
Description
Los Gatos Research (LGR) proposes to employ Off-Axis ICOS to develop triple-isotope water analyzers for lunar and other extraplanetary exploration. This instrument will provide highly accurate quantification of dD, d18O, and d17O to better than ± 0.3 0/00, ± 0.1 0/00, and ± 0.15 0/00 respectively with minimal calibration or consumable standards. Moreover, due to the inherent benefits of Off-Axis ICOS, the analyzer will be selective, robust, and economical. In addition to being a strong candidate for extraplanetary exploration, the instrument will be deployed for field testing and research by scientists in NASA's Space Science and Astrobiology Division.