Concept Template

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Maneuverable Near-Space Platform
Science Objectives High res. solar imaging phot
osphere, chromosphere, corona (incl. streamers,
solar wind, CMEs) auroral imaging limb
sounding, absolute TSI High res. spectral, spati
al, temporal, Earth imaging, pollution (NO2,
SO2, O3), ocean color, hurricane tracking, wind
speed. Large aperture astrophysics optical/IR te
lescope/interferometer Associated RFAs TBD
Mission Implementation Description
One spacecraft (Airship) Location Near space (
18 km altitude) 3-axis stabilized craft with e
ngines, with LMATC disturbance-free payload
(DFP) Mulitiple instrument capacity (1-10) In-
situ remote sensing, facing out or down
Payload resources TBD Measurement Strategy Larg
e-aperture, long-duration, stable-pointing,
near-space platform
Enabling and Enhancing Technology Development
Long duration (months), high altitude Airship
under design by DoD Image stabilization (DFP T
RL 6) Test platform for new technologies Calibr
ation underflight