The development of scientific
instruments for the use in space
VZLU develops and delivers specialized scientific instruments and equipment for experiments and measurements in space. The most important are the development of micro-accelerometers used for research of the ionosphere.
Since 2002 VZLU develops and manufactures a new generation of precision micro-accelerometers to measure very small acceleration in space. These very accurate devices allow measurements of the impact of non-gravitational forces on the parameters of the orbit of the Earth's artificial satellite, and then it is possible to process and clarify the dynamic models of the Earth's thermosphere.
VZLU is cooperating on space project SWARM as a supplier of micro-accelerometers, which will be part of three satellites placed in polar orbit at altitudes between 400-550 km. The mission of the SWARM project is focused on research of the geomagnetic field of the Earth.
VZLU participated in the TEASER project, which was supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The aim of the project was to verify the functionality of the new generation of micro-accelerometers in the space environment. The unit was part of Russia's Tatiana 2 satellite which was launched into orbit on a Soyuz carrier rocket in 2009.
VZLU participated partly in the project of the Czech satellite MIMOZA, which was built at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. VZLU rendered some development and mechanical qualification tests for this satellite.
