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Lunar Super Low-Frequency Atomic Seismometer

The Lunar Super Low-Frequency Atomic Seismometer is a completed NASA DALI technology project for lunar landers and seismic networks. It uses atom interferometry with laser-cooled atomic test masses as the inertial reference to target unusually stable seismic measurements from hertz frequencies down to microhertz, enabling long-period lunar seismic waves, normal modes, and tidal measurements beyond Apollo-era instrument capability.

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Lunar Super Low-Frequency Atomic SeismometerAtomic Seismometer for Lunar Landers
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spaceflight
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Lunar Super Low-Frequency Atomic Seismometer
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completed
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The Lunar Super Low-Frequency Atomic Seismometer is a completed NASA DALI technology project for lunar landers and seismic networks. It uses atom interferometry with laser-cooled atomic test masses as the inertial reference to target unusually stable seismic measurements from hertz frequencies down to microhertz, enabling long-period lunar seismic waves, normal modes, and tidal measurements beyond Apollo-era instrument capability.
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Start Date
2019-01-01

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 07:07:40 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 07:07:40 UTC

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