Projects

Earth + Space

an AMISR array

SRI leads development of a modular, mobile radar facility used by research scientists and students from around the world.

artist's rendering of a lump of coal with black oil dripping from it

SRI has developed a green, cost-effective approach to create liquid fuels from existing natural resources.

SRI researcher looks at a Deep STARE imager and camera system.

To keep astronauts, equipment, and satellites out of harm’s way, SRI provides a rare capability to quickly track tens of thousands of objects in near-Earth space.

Micro-cylindrical ion trap arrays

SRI is developing small, highly sensitive arrays for pervasive monitoring of chemical and biological processes in the ocean and other environments.

men lowering MIMS system into the water

For the Department of Energy, SRI and partners studied methane hydrate deposits in the Gulf of Mexico.

Two SRI researchers work on a RAX CubeSat

Disruptions in Earth's ionosphere from solar activity can cause communications blackouts, negatively affecting GPS and radio signals. SRI’s revolutionary small satellites offer a novel way to monitor such conditions.

spectral glow

Spectral emission studies reveal meteorites’ contribution to airglow.