| | 31 | || '''11.11.2024''' || '''Julian Stuermer (LSW)''' || '''CUBES'''[[BR]][[BR]]CUBES, the Cassegrain U-Band Efficient Spectrograph, brings a unique capability to ESO’s Very Large Telescope: an ultraviolet eye on the Universe to complement the Extremely Large Telescope. CUBES aims to be the most efficient (> 40%) ground based spectrograph in the UV with a spectral coverage of 300–405 nm. Two resolution modes are offered: 20000 and 7000. [[BR]] [[BR]]The final design phase is currently being completed and it is expected that manufacturing phase is starting early next year. [[BR]] [[BR]]The talk gives an overview of CUBES, with a focus of the technical challenges in optics and mechanics. New grating technology enables high efficiency in the UV, while an active flexure compensation supports the spectral stability of the instrument.[[BR]][[BR]]Presentation: German[[BR]]Slides: English[[BR]]Questions: German, English || |
| | 32 | || '''14.11.2024''' || '''Cécile Deprez (DLR Munich)''' || '''The Future of Satellite Navigation'''[[BR]][[BR]]At the German Aerospace Center (DLR), we are pioneering the next generation of satellite-based positioning systems. Our research focuses on integrating innovative technologies, including laser communication links and optical clocks, into satellite payloads to significantly enhance positioning accuracy for ground and space users. [[BR]][[BR]]In this lecture, we will introduce the key concepts of satellite-based positioning and present the solutions developed at DLR for the future of global navigation.[[BR]][[BR]]Presentation: English[[BR]]Slides: English[[BR]]Questions: German, English || |
