Precision order sorting filter for the Mapping
Imaging Spectrometer for Europa (MISE)
CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 7, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV)
today announced its contribution to NASA's Europa Clipper mission.
Leveraging its decades of leadership in precision thin film optical
coatings for mission-critical space applications, VIAVI supplied a
precision order sorting filter for the Mapping Imaging Spectrometer
for Europa (MISE) on the Europa Clipper spacecraft.
A vital instrument on the spacecraft, MISE is designed to
analyze the surface composition of Jupiter's moon Europa and
determine the habitability of its subsurface ocean by mapping the
distribution of organics, salts, acid hydrates, and water ice
phases. VIAVI's precision order sorting filter helps ensure the
optimal performance of MISE, enabling it to capture high-resolution
spectral data in the infrared range from 0.8 to 5 micrometers.
The filter brings together three key capabilities:
photolithographically-patterned bandpass filters, a Linear Variable
Filter (LVF) and both optics assembled as a Butcher Block. VIAVI
and NASA collaborated to tackle key technical challenges in
developing the unique precision order sorting filter, such as
addressing the slope of the wavelength progression, co-planarity of
the assembled optic, placement of the LVF center wavelengths
relative to the alignment fiducials and a challenging radiation
environment.
"We are honored to support NASA's mission to explore one of the
most intriguing moons in our solar system," said Luke Scrivanich, Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Optical Security and Performance, VIAVI. "Our
team's dedication to precision engineering has allowed us to meet
the stringent requirements necessary for space exploration
instruments like MISE."
The Europa Clipper mission launched on October 14, 2024. It will begin orbiting Jupiter
in April 2030, after which it will
fly past Europa 49 times to conduct detailed reconnaissance of the
moon. Data collected by MISE and other instruments will provide
invaluable insights into the moon's potential to support life.
About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider
of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for
telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military,
aerospace and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management
technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer
electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace
applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com.
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