Title :
Submarine navigation applications of atom interferometry
Author :
Rice, Hugh F. ; Benischek, Vincent
Author_Institution :
Mitchel Field, Martin, TN
Abstract :
Atom Interferometry is a next generation navigation technology based on Nobel Prize winning research into atom laser cooling and coherent atom waves. The technology is applicable to inertial navigation sensors: gyroscopes, accelerometers, gravity gradiometers and precision time. This paper discusses the theory of free fall atom interferometry, and its application as the inertial navigator for future submarine platforms.
Keywords :
atom optics; inertial navigation; particle interferometry; underwater vehicles; accelerometers; atom interferometry; gravity gradiometers; gyroscopes; inertial navigation sensors; precision time; submarine navigation applications; Accelerometers; Atom lasers; Atomic beams; Cooling; Gyroscopes; Inertial navigation; Interferometry; Laser theory; Marine technology; Underwater vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Position, Location and Navigation Symposium, 2008 IEEE/ION
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1536-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1537-3
DOI :
10.1109/PLANS.2008.4570035
