High performance satellite formation flight simulator (B05)

• Subject Area: Geodesy, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Cartography
• Term: from 2014 to 2019
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 239994235

The project provides the essential simulation test bed XHPS for all space-related geodesy concepts developed in geo-Q. The focus lies on the development of detailed system models for GRACE and GRACE-FO to enable (a) the resolution of internal couplings and their influence on the gravity field solution and (b) disturbance identification and mitigation for GRACE-FO. Furthermore, using system, sensor (-fusion) and disturbance models in a high precision orbit propagation approach, we will generate mission specific mock data sets with unprecedented depth and precision for (a) optimizing existing gravimetric measurement concepts and (b) identifying and evaluating new concepts proposed in geo-Q. The goal is a complete representation of satellite system, sensors and all perturbative effects for all scenarios requested by the community.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1128: Relativistic Geodesy and Gravimetry with Quantum Sensors - Modelling, Geo-Metrology and Future Technology (geo-Q)
• Applicant Institution: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
• Project Heads: Dr. Martin Hewitson, Ph.D.; Dr. Meike List; Dr.-Ing. Benny Rievers