General Remarks on the Potential Use of Atomic Clocks in Relativistic Geodesy

authored by

Enrico Mai, Jürgen Müller

Abstract

Current developments of optical atomic clocks and in laser technology make it feasible to geodetically exploit relativistic effects instead of just correcting for it in highly accurate measurements. New observables, like direct observations of potential differences, become available and therefore require the development of novel measurement methods. Geodetic tasks will benefit from a consistent relativistic approach. Modern quantum sensor technology provides the practical means to further develop the emerging field of relativistic geodesy.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Geodesy

Type

Article

Journal

Zeitschrift fur Geodasie, Geoinformation und Landmanagement (ZFV)

Volume

138

Pages

257-266

No. of pages

10

ISSN

1618-8950

Publication date

08.2013

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Earth and Planetary Sciences

 

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