Dr. Marina Kaufer
SpaceTech GmbH
Day
Tuesday · 2026-10-13
Time
4:20 PM - 5:40 PM
Track
Track 3
Session
Metrology
Venue
ICSO 2026 Conference Venue
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The Laser Ranging Interferometer (LRI) provides picometer-level inter-satellite ranging accuracy for measuring Earth's gravity field variations. By using advanced optical benches and triple mirror assemblies, it significantly enhances the precision of climate monitoring missions like GRACE-C. This technology represents the cutting edge of inter-satellite metrology, ensuring long-term continuity in tracking global mass changes.
Access the complete technical paper via the official ICSO 2026 programme.
GRACE-C turns laser interferometric ranging from GRACE-FO technology demonstration heritage into a mission-critical measurement capability for a 2028 gravity mission.
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