Small Spacecraft Technology
CubeSat Handling of Multisystem Precision Time Transfer (CHOMPTT)
Project Description
The CubeSat Handling of Multisystem Precision Time Transfer (CHOMPTT) mission is a precision timing satellite equipped with atomic clocks synchronized with a ground clock via laser pulse. The 1U instrument contains a pair of chip-scale atomic clocks, picosecond event timers, and avalanche photo-detectors that will be integrated into a 3U CubeSat bus.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Clock synchronization between ground-to-space and space-to-space terminals is critical for future missions, especially outside GPS coverage. This technology could help enable constellations of nanosatellites to precisely correlate astronomical, heliophysical or Earth observations and to coordinate spacecraft to produce a distributed aperture.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
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| University of Florida | Lead Organization | Academia | Gainesville, Florida |
| Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) | Supporting Organization | Other US Government | Notre Dame, Indiana |
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
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| Exploration Capabilities | NASA Program |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Florida
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