Thompson, RFolkner, WilliamDe Vine, GlennKlipstein, WilliamMcKenzie, KirkSpero, RobertYu, NStephens, MLeitch, JPierce, RLam, TimothyShaddock, Daniel2015-12-08May 1-5 209781612841106http://hdl.handle.net/1885/34775We describe a prototype optical cavity and associated optics that has been developed to provide a stable frequency reference for a future space-based laser ranging system. This instrument is being considered for inclusion as a technology demonstration onKeywords: Earth's gravity fields; Laser frequency stabilization; Optical cavities; Space based lasers; Stable frequencies; Frequency stabilityA flight-like optical reference cavity for GRACE follow-on laser frequency stabilization201110.1109/FCS.2011.59778732016-02-24