Space-time reference with an optical link

被引:24
作者
Berceau, P. [1 ,2 ]
Taylor, M. [3 ]
Kahn, J. [3 ]
Hollberg, L. [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Stanford Univ, Dept Phys, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
[2] Stanford Univ, Hansen Expt Phys Lab, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
[3] Stanford Univ, Dept Elect Engn, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
关键词
time transfer; space-time reference; relativity tests; atomic clocks; geodesy; FREQUENCY; LASER; UNCERTAINTY; GRAVITY; NETWORK; CLOCKS; TESTS; DELAY; EARTH;
D O I
10.1088/0264-9381/33/13/135007
中图分类号
P1 [天文学];
学科分类号
0704 ;
摘要
We describe a concept for realizing a high performance space-time reference using a stable atomic clock in a precisely defined orbit and synchronizing the orbiting clock to high-accuracy atomic clocks on the ground. The synchronization would be accomplished using a two-way lasercom link between ground and space. The basic approach is to take advantage of the highestperformance cold-atom atomic clocks at national standards laboratories on the ground and to transfer that performance to an orbiting clock that has good stability and that serves as a ` frequency-flywheel' over time-scales of a few hours. The two-way lasercom link would also provide precise range information and thus precise orbit determination. With a well-defined orbit and a synchronized clock, the satellite could serve as a high-accuracy space-time reference, providing precise time worldwide, a valuable reference frame for geodesy, and independent high-accuracy measurements of GNSS clocks. Under reasonable assumptions, a practical system would be able to deliver picosecond timing worldwide and millimeter orbit determination, and could serve as an enabling subsystem for other proposed space-gravity missions, which are briefly reviewed.
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