Connecting WA to the stars: ground-to-space laser links for precision space science
Laser can carry a lot more information than radio waves. This means that lasers can be used to make extremely high precision measurements with spacecraft and enable high-bandwidth satellite communication. Discover the challenges and benefits of ground-to-space laser links and outlines the progress we are making towards building the southern hemisphere’s first laser ground station for high-precision space science and spacecraft communications.
Bio
Dr David Gozzard is a Forrest Fellow in the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research at UWA. He works on developing laser sensors and communications systems for application in industry and fundamental science research – increasing the capability of communication between Earth and space.
Event
5:30 pm @The Shoe Bar, Shop GSO7 Yagan Square, 376 - 420 Wellington St, Perth
Also speaking at this location at 7:00 pm is Professor Melinda Hodkiewicz
