Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP140103575

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP140103575

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Technologies for space based interferometry. This project aims to develop a new method for laser displacement measurements that will be uniquely suited for use in space. These measurements will enable gravitational measurements of unprecedented accuracy. Missions such as GRACE utilise gravitational observations to provide the distribution of melting polar ice, changes in sea levels, and quantitative estimates of ground water in the world’s food bowls. The technique will also allow space-based gravitational wave detectors far simpler than previous proposals. The improved performance, inherent robustness and drastically reduced complexity will enable new classes of missions that would not otherwise be possible.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 31-12-2016

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $360,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Astronomical and Space Sciences | Photonics, Optoelectronics and Optical Communications | Astronomical and Space Instrumentation | Satellite, Space Vehicle and Missile Design and Testing

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Australia (excl. Social Impacts) | Scientific Instruments | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering |

Other Keywords

Astronomical and Space Instrumentation | Astronomical and Space Sciences | Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Australia (excl. Social Impacts) | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Photonics, Optoelectronics and Optical Communications | Satellite, Space Vehicle and Missile Design and Testing | Scientific Instruments

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