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R Pierce¹, J Leitch, M Stephens

¹Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation, 1600 Commerce Street, Boulder, Colorado 80306-1062, USA.

|September 23, 2008

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This study presents a novel interferometer for precise displacement measurements in low Earth orbit. The system achieves 1-10 nm/sqrt(Hz) resolution, crucial for space-based scientific applications.

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Area of Science:

Astrophysics
Gravitational Wave Detection
Precision Measurement

Background:

Precise displacement measurement is critical for advanced space missions.
Existing technologies face limitations in achieving the required resolution and frequency range for space-based applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and test an interferometer for 1-10 nm/sqrt(Hz) displacement resolution in low Earth orbit.
To enable sensitive measurements in the 0.01 Hz to 1 Hz frequency range.

Main Methods:

Utilized a two-satellite configuration, separated by ~50 km in low Earth orbit.
Developed an optical transponder with a phase-locking method for heterodyne beat signal generation.
Designed, fabricated, and tested a flight-like engineering model interferometer.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a displacement measurement resolution of 1-10 nm/sqrt(Hz).
Achieved performance within the 0.01 Hz to 1 Hz frequency range.
Validated the system through environmental and performance testing of the engineering model.

Conclusions:

The developed interferometer meets the stringent requirements for high-resolution displacement measurements in space.
The dual-satellite design and optical transponder are suitable for low Earth orbit applications.
The successful testing of the engineering model paves the way for future space-based interferometry missions.