Submitter
Peter Delfyett, University Distinguished Professor, University Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor, College of Optics and Photonics
Amount Awarded (non-recurring)
$325,000
Project Summary
The money will be used to build a test bed for sparse aperture array imaging that will serve as a cornerstone of next generation, space-based imaging modalities. The approach aims to exploit the revolution in optical laser technology, positioning UCF to create a system of mini-satellites with optical technology that would allow a viewer to read 10-point font text on a page from 600 miles away, such as reading text on a cell phone from low Earth orbit. If successful, the team expects UCF would be positioned to compete for a variety of big grant proposals and contracts from multiple agencies.
Collaborators
- Stephen Eikenberry
- MJ Soileau
- Rodrigo Amezcua Correa
- Noemi Pinilla-Alonso
- Yan Fernandez
Matching Funds
$50,000