MaQuIs—Concept for a Mars Quantum Gravity Mission
Publication date
2023-12
Authors
Wörner, L.
Root, B. C.
Bouyer, P.
Braxmaier, C.
Dirkx, D.
Encarnação, J.
Hauber, E.
Hussmann, H.
Karatekin
Koch, A.
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Abstract
The aim of this paper is to present the concept of a dedicated gravity field mission for the planet Mars, the Mars Quantum Gravity Mission (MaQuIs). The mission is targeted at improving the data on the gravitational field of Mars, enabling studies on planetary dynamics, seasonal changes, and subsurface water reservoirs. MaQuIs follows well known mission scenarios, currently deployed for Earth, and includes state-of-the-art quantum technologies to enhance the gained scientific signal.
Keywords
Cold atom research, Geodesy, Gravimetry, Martian lithosphere, Quantum technologies, Water, Taverne, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Space and Planetary Science
Citation
Wörner, L, Root, B C, Bouyer, P, Braxmaier, C, Dirkx, D, Encarnação, J, Hauber, E, Hussmann, H, Karatekin, Koch, A, Kumanchik, L, Migliaccio, F, Reguzzoni, M, Ritter, B, Schilling, M, Schubert, C, Thieulot, C, Klitzing, W V & Witasse, O 2023, 'MaQuIs—Concept for a Mars Quantum Gravity Mission', Planetary and Space Science, vol. 239, 105800. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2023.105800