Gravity Probe B cryogenic payload. (17th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Everitt, C W F; Parmley, R; Taber, M; Bencze, W; Burns, K; Frank, D; Kolodziejczak, J; Mester, J; Muhlfelder, B; Murray, D; Reynolds, G; Till, W; Vassar, R
• Is Part Of: Classical and quantum gravity. Volume 32:Number 22(2015:Nov.)
• Publication Date: 2015-11-17
• Subjects: GP-B -- cryogenic payload -- gyroscope -- spacecraft -- NASA -- Stanford -- Gravity Probe B; Quantum gravity -- Periodicals; Gravitation -- Periodicals; Relativity (Physics) -- Periodicals; Space and time -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 521.1
• DOI: 10.1088/0264-9381/32/22/224009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-9381

Abstract

Abstract: This paper gives a detailed account of the Gravity Probe B cryogenic payload comprised of a unique Dewar and Probe. The design, fabrication, assembly, and ground and on-orbit performance will be discussed, culminating in a 17 month 9 day on-orbit liquid helium lifetime.