The Gravity-Probe-B relativity gyroscope experiment - An update on progressThe Gravity-Probe-B (GP-B) relativity gyroscope experiment will test two effects of general relativity: (1) the geodetic precession of a gyroscope due to its Fermi-Walker transport around a massive central body; and (2) the motional or gravitomagnetic precession of the gyroscope due to rotation of the central body itself. The experiment will also provide a determination of the deflection of starlight by the sun and an improved determination of the distance to Rigel. In the Shuttle testing phase of the program, prototype hardware is being developed for a full-scale ground model of the GP-B instrument.
Document ID
19880047899
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)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 86-319
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aerospace century XXI: Space sciences, applications, and commercial developments