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The prototype design of the Stanford Relativity Gyro ExperimentThe Stanford Relativity Gyroscope Experiment constitutes a fundamental test of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, probing such heretofore untested aspects of the theory as those that relate to spin by means of drag-free satellite-borne gyroscopes. General Relativity's prediction of two orthogonal precessions (motional and geodetic) for a perfect Newtonian gyroscope in polar orbit has not yet been experimentally assessed, and will mark a significant advancement in experimental gravitation. The technology employed in the experiment has been under development for 25 years at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Four fused quartz gyroscopes will be used.
Document ID
19880028884
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Parkinson, Bradford W.
(Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Everitt, C. W. Francis
(Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Turneaure, John P.
(Stanford University CA, United States)
Parmley, Richard T.
(Lockheed Missiles and Space Co, Inc. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1987
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 87-458
Accession Number
88A16111
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-36125
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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