Measurement and Instrumentation Systems

In this division, we research and develop high-precision instruments for space missions, including navigation systems for climate research satellites, camera and navigation systems, and magnetometers for exploring planets and the solar system. We also use the instruments for research. In addition, we work to optimise the quality and reliability of space systems measurements. The division is headed by professor John Leif Jørgensen.

Contact

John Leif Jørgensen

John Leif Jørgensen Professor and Head of Measurement and Instrumentation

Anne-Dorthe Hansen

Anne-Dorthe Hansen Financial Assistant Phone: +45 45253457

Research

Research and development activities in the division focus on high-precision instrumentation systems for space missions and research based on data gathered via these instruments. The division design camera-based navigation systems for space missions and instruments for measuring the Earth's and other planets' magnetic fields from uncrewed space crafts as well as other space missions systems.

Research Areas

Basic technological research

We research spacecraft instrumentation and cover all aspects, development, design, implementation, verification to end use of data from missions we participate in. We work with high performance space projects on technologies enabling future space missions. We work with ESA , NASA and other space professionals to deliver high-precision and robust solutions.

Space instrument design systems

We research design, development, construction, test and implementation of high-precision instrumentation for space missions. We develop high accuracy stellar reference units for spacecraft and science grade vector magnetometers for space. We also work on optical detection and tracking sensors for space.
Illustration: NASA

Space mission design

Space mission design consists of complete mission systems. Typically in collaboration with international partners such as ESA and NASA. An example of this is the ESA mission Swarm where DTU Space has a leading role in the scientific and technical part of the mission. Another example is our contribution with a magnetometer-system for to NASA's Psyche mission.
Illustration: NASA

Space exploration based on mission data

Concurrent development of instruments, technology systems and designs for space missions. Scientific data derived from these missions are utilised to improve and conduct scientific research and maximise the value of the data returned from the same missions. This results in several scientific publications on new research every year.

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