National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

0007-NPP-NOV23-JPL-TechDev

11/1/2023 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

My primary research interest is in experimental studies related both to classical and relativistic gravity, currently focused primarily on the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission. LISA is an observatory for gravitational waves funded under NASA's Beyond Einstein Program. We have an experimental program to demonstrate interferometric performance in support of LISA, which is comprised of a 3-arm interferometer with an arm length of 5 million kilometers. We will demonstrate measurement system performance at the 20 picometer level over thousands of seconds to support LISA's astrophysical studies of black hole dynamics.

Intersatellite interferometry also promises improved performance over what is possible with radiometric sensing of changes in the mass distribution of the Earth (and other heavenly bodies). We are involved in research to support technology development for an optical follow-on to the GRACE mission, which is currently measuring changes in the polar ice caps, for example. We are pursuing opportunities for radiometric sensors to enable gravity mapping of the Moon, Mars, Mercury, and moons of Saturn and Jupiter.

Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California

Field of Science:Technology Development

Advisors:
William Klipstein
William.M.Klipstein@jpl.nasa.gov
818-354-2245

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• Degree: Doctoral Degree.