月基引力波探测进展与展望

为覆盖月基引力波探测的0.1~5 Hz测量频段,进一步提高引力波探测的灵敏度,月基引力波探测方案被提出。在简要介绍引力波数学描述及特性的基础上,对当前已有的几种主要月基引力波探测方案进行了介绍,重点论述了各方案的探测原理、探测灵敏度以及探测目标;将月基探测方案与地面及空间探测方案进行了对比;讨论分析了月基引力波探测方案实施所需要考虑的关键问题,给出了可能的解决方法;讨论分析了月基引力波探测可能的主要噪声源以及对应的影响量级;对月基引力波探测的未来发展进行了展望。

Progress on the use of satellite technology for gravity exploration

In this paper, the technological progress on Chinese gravity exploration satellites is presented. Novel features such as ultra-stable structure, high accurate thermal control, drag-free and attitude control, micro-thrusters, aerodynamic configuration, the ability to perform micro-vibration analyses, microwave ranging system and mass center trimmer are described.