Interferometric sensing for drag-free satellites

Details Interferometric sensing for drag-free satellites Interferometric sensing for drag-free satellites

Sep 2004

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2004spie.5500..120s&link_type=abstract

Gravitational Wave and Particle Astrophysics Detectors. Edited by Hough, James; Sanders, Gary H. Proceedings of the SPIE, Volum

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Scientific paper

We discuss a polarisation based homodyne interferometer that demonstrates a promising sensitivity of approximately 3x10-12 m/Hz1/2. This performance figure is limited above 10Hz by the resolution of the current analogue-to-digital converter (ADC). Sensitivity below 10Hz is influenced by environmental factors and / or noise inherent in the laser. We then describe the development of a compact interferometric sensor, undertaken at The University of Birmingham, discussing its application as a zero-stiffness sensor for drag-free satellites and suggest a geometry of electrostatic actuator also with zero-stiffness.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Interferometric sensing for drag-free satellites does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Interferometric sensing for drag-free satellites, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Interferometric sensing for drag-free satellites will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1823151