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«Ex astris, scientia»
Implementation of a flagship scientific project at the Sternberg Astronomical Institute of Lomonosov Moscow State University, focused on laser ranging of the Moon to study the stochastic gravitational background. The central objective is the development of a phase-based laser rangefinder at the Kislovodsk Mountain Observatory. While primarily aimed at fundamental research, the project also offers practical applications, including the monitoring of objects in high Earth orbits up to 40,000 km.
Creation of an experimental prototype of a lunar phase-based laser rangefinder for fundamental research on the nature of gravitational waves, as well as for practical applications, including position tracking and visual identification of objects in near-Earth space.
Development of a conceptual design and comprehensive technical specifications for the creation of a laser system.
Measurement methodologies and data processing
Development of measurement methodologies and data processing approaches. Preliminary design of the lunar phased laser rangefinder (LPLR).
Engineering design documentation and software
EDD package and control/data-processing software.
Procurement, manufacturing, and laboratory testing
Procurement of components, manufacturing, and laboratory (end-to-end bench) testing of an experimental prototype of LPLR.
Installation and acceptance testing
Delivery to KGO, installation of LPLR on the telescope, commissioning, and acceptance testing of the engineering prototype.
Cross-agency trials and routine observations
Joint trials with partner organizations; transition to regular observation campaigns.
Implementation of a flagship scientific project at the Sternberg Astronomical Institute of Lomonosov Moscow State University, focused on laser ranging of the Moon to study the stochastic gravitational background. The central objective is the development of a phase-based laser rangefinder at the Kislovodsk Mountain Observatory. While primarily aimed at fundamental research, the project also offers practical applications, including the monitoring of objects in high Earth orbits up to 40,000 km.
Creation of an experimental prototype of a lunar phase-based laser rangefinder for fundamental research on the nature of gravitational waves, as well as for practical applications, including position tracking and visual identification of objects in near-Earth space.
Development of a conceptual design and comprehensive technical specifications for the creation of a laser system.
Development of measurement methodologies and data processing approaches. Preliminary design of the lunar phased laser rangefinder (LPLR).
EDD package and control/data-processing software.
Procurement of components, manufacturing, and laboratory (end-to-end bench) testing of an experimental prototype of LPLR.
Delivery to KGO, installation of LPLR on the telescope, commissioning, and acceptance testing of the engineering prototype.
Joint trials with partner organizations; transition to regular observation campaigns.
Measurement methodologies and data processing
Development of measurement methodologies and data processing approaches. Preliminary design of the lunar phased laser rangefinder (LPLR).
Engineering design documentation and software
EDD package and control/data-processing software.
Procurement, manufacturing, and laboratory testing
Procurement of components, manufacturing, and laboratory (end-to-end bench) testing of an experimental prototype of LPLR.
Installation and acceptance testing
Delivery to KGO, installation of LPLR on the telescope, commissioning, and acceptance testing of the engineering prototype.
Cross-agency trials and routine observations
Joint trials with partner organizations; transition to regular observation campaigns.