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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 529-547 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Experimental astronomy |
| Volume | 23 |
| Publication status | Published - 27 Mar 2009 |
Abstract
The Solar System Odyssey mission uses modern-day high-precision experimental techniques to test the laws of fundamental physics which determine dynamics in the solar system. It could lead to major discoveries by using demonstrated technologies and could be flown within the Cosmic Vision time frame. The mission proposes to perform a set of precision gravitation experiments from the vicinity of Earth to the outer Solar System. Its scientific objectives can be summarized as follows: (1) test of the gravity force law in the Solar System up to and beyond the orbit of Saturn; (2) precise investigation of navigation anomalies at the fly-bys; (3) measurement of Eddington's parameter at occultations; (4) mapping of gravity field in the outer solar system and study of the Kuiper belt. To this aim, the Odyssey mission is built up on a main spacecraft, designed to fly up to 13 AU, with the following components: (a) a high-precision accelerometer, with bias-rejection system, measuring the deviation of the trajectory from the geodesics, that is also giving gravitational forces; (b) Ka-band transponders, as for Cassini, for a precise range and Doppler measurement up to 13 AU, with additional VLBI equipment; (c) optional laser equipment, which would allow one to improve the range and Doppler measurement, resulting in particular in an improved measurement (with respect to Cassini) of the Eddington's parameter. In this baseline concept, the main spacecraft is designed to operate beyond the Saturn orbit, up to 13 AU. It experiences multiple planetary fly-bys at Earth, Mars or Venus, and Jupiter. The cruise and fly-by phases allow the mission to achieve its baseline scientific objectives [(1) to (3) in the above list]. In addition to this baseline concept, the Odyssey mission proposes the release of the Enigma radio-beacon at Saturn, allowing one to extend the deep space gravity test up to at least 50 AU, while achieving the scientific objective of a mapping of gravity field in the outer Solar System [(4) in the above list].
Keywords
- Celestial mechanics, Gravitation, Kuiper belt, Occultations, Relativity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)
- Space and Planetary Science
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AU - Christophe, B.
AU - Andersen, P. H.
AU - Anderson, J. D.
AU - Asmar, S.
AU - Bério, Ph
AU - Bertolami, O.
AU - Bingham, R.
AU - Bondu, F.
AU - Bouyer, Ph
AU - Bremer, S.
AU - Courty, J. M.
AU - Dittus, H.
AU - Foulon, B.
AU - Gil, P.
AU - Johann, U.
AU - Jordan, J. F.
AU - Kent, B.
AU - Lämmerzahl, C.
AU - Lévy, A.
AU - Métris, G.
AU - Olsen, O.
AU - Pàramos, J.
AU - Prestage, J. D.
AU - Progrebenko, S. V.
AU - Rasel, E.
AU - Rathke, A.
AU - Reynaud, S.
AU - Rievers, B.
AU - Samain, E.
AU - Sumner, T. J.
AU - Theil, S.
AU - Touboul, P.
AU - Turyshev, S.
AU - Vrancken, P.
AU - Wolf, P.
AU - Yu, N.
PY - 2009/3/27
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