Precision and Stability of a Space Laser Ranging Technology Based on Time-Frequency Co-Transfer

This paper presents an innovative space laser ranging technology that utilizes time-frequency co-transfer, effectively meeting the critical demand for precision in space laser ranging applications. The aim is to achieve high-precision ranging by calculating the transfer time using a bidirectional co...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shaobo Li, Lei Zhang, Dongjie Wang, Yuhan Hu, Mingyang Lv, Zhe Li, Yihan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Photonics
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/11/12/1126
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1846103149534773248
author Shaobo Li
Lei Zhang
Dongjie Wang
Yuhan Hu
Mingyang Lv
Zhe Li
Yihan Li
author_facet Shaobo Li
Lei Zhang
Dongjie Wang
Yuhan Hu
Mingyang Lv
Zhe Li
Yihan Li
author_sort Shaobo Li
collection DOAJ
description This paper presents an innovative space laser ranging technology that utilizes time-frequency co-transfer, effectively meeting the critical demand for precision in space laser ranging applications. The aim is to achieve high-precision ranging by calculating the transfer time using a bidirectional comparison scheme for clock synchronization and an active compensation technique for frequency transfer. Experimental results indicate that, over a 500 m optical path, an impressive ranging accuracy of 0.0005 m is achieved, reflecting significant improvements in precision, stability, and resistance to interference. By integrating time synchronization, frequency transfer, and free-space laser ranging into a cohesive system, this technology demonstrates substantial potential for a wide range of applications.
format Article
id doaj-art-7e5f18ad7fcf4e1f9d7ec4bf5e317f92
institution Kabale University
issn 2304-6732
language English
publishDate 2024-11-01
publisher MDPI AG
record_format Article
series Photonics
spelling doaj-art-7e5f18ad7fcf4e1f9d7ec4bf5e317f922024-12-27T14:47:09ZengMDPI AGPhotonics2304-67322024-11-011112112610.3390/photonics11121126Precision and Stability of a Space Laser Ranging Technology Based on Time-Frequency Co-TransferShaobo Li0Lei Zhang1Dongjie Wang2Yuhan Hu3Mingyang Lv4Zhe Li5Yihan Li6China Electronics Technology Group Corporation 54th, Shijiazhuang 050081, ChinaChina Electronics Technology Group Corporation 54th, Shijiazhuang 050081, ChinaChina Electronics Technology Group Corporation 54th, Shijiazhuang 050081, ChinaChina Electronics Technology Group Corporation 54th, Shijiazhuang 050081, ChinaChina Electronics Technology Group Corporation 54th, Shijiazhuang 050081, ChinaChina Electronics Technology Group Corporation 54th, Shijiazhuang 050081, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Information Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaThis paper presents an innovative space laser ranging technology that utilizes time-frequency co-transfer, effectively meeting the critical demand for precision in space laser ranging applications. The aim is to achieve high-precision ranging by calculating the transfer time using a bidirectional comparison scheme for clock synchronization and an active compensation technique for frequency transfer. Experimental results indicate that, over a 500 m optical path, an impressive ranging accuracy of 0.0005 m is achieved, reflecting significant improvements in precision, stability, and resistance to interference. By integrating time synchronization, frequency transfer, and free-space laser ranging into a cohesive system, this technology demonstrates substantial potential for a wide range of applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/11/12/1126laser rangingclock synchronizationfrequency transferbidirectional comparisonfrequency compensation
spellingShingle Shaobo Li
Lei Zhang
Dongjie Wang
Yuhan Hu
Mingyang Lv
Zhe Li
Yihan Li
Precision and Stability of a Space Laser Ranging Technology Based on Time-Frequency Co-Transfer
Photonics
laser ranging
clock synchronization
frequency transfer
bidirectional comparison
frequency compensation
title Precision and Stability of a Space Laser Ranging Technology Based on Time-Frequency Co-Transfer
title_full Precision and Stability of a Space Laser Ranging Technology Based on Time-Frequency Co-Transfer
title_fullStr Precision and Stability of a Space Laser Ranging Technology Based on Time-Frequency Co-Transfer
title_full_unstemmed Precision and Stability of a Space Laser Ranging Technology Based on Time-Frequency Co-Transfer
title_short Precision and Stability of a Space Laser Ranging Technology Based on Time-Frequency Co-Transfer
title_sort precision and stability of a space laser ranging technology based on time frequency co transfer
topic laser ranging
clock synchronization
frequency transfer
bidirectional comparison
frequency compensation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/11/12/1126
work_keys_str_mv AT shaoboli precisionandstabilityofaspacelaserrangingtechnologybasedontimefrequencycotransfer
AT leizhang precisionandstabilityofaspacelaserrangingtechnologybasedontimefrequencycotransfer
AT dongjiewang precisionandstabilityofaspacelaserrangingtechnologybasedontimefrequencycotransfer
AT yuhanhu precisionandstabilityofaspacelaserrangingtechnologybasedontimefrequencycotransfer
AT mingyanglv precisionandstabilityofaspacelaserrangingtechnologybasedontimefrequencycotransfer
AT zheli precisionandstabilityofaspacelaserrangingtechnologybasedontimefrequencycotransfer
AT yihanli precisionandstabilityofaspacelaserrangingtechnologybasedontimefrequencycotransfer