Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
First Demonstration of Pulsar Positioning System, Year 2 (PPS)
Project Description
A pulsar based positioning system requires precision timing of an ensemble of pulsars. We will develop non-linear estimation methods, tailored to physical models that use the timing data from our ongoing DSN timing program, to arrive at a precise positioning solution, similar to how JPL works.
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Anticipated Benefits
Pulsars are fantastic cosmic clocks and can be used as nature's GPS. We will carry out, for the first time a demonstration of this capability using ground-based radio pulsar timing measurements.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
| University of Southern California (USC) | Supporting Organization |
Academia
Asian American Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI)
|
Los Angeles, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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