Properties (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Observatory
|
| gptkbp:analyzes |
gptkb:LIGO_Scientific_Collaboration
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Einstein's_theory_of_general_relativity
|
| gptkbp:collaboratesWith |
gptkb:LIGO_Livingston_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
International
Multi-messenger astronomy |
| gptkbp:communityEngagement |
Educational programs
|
| gptkbp:constructionStarted |
1996
|
| gptkbp:dataUsage |
Open data policy
|
| gptkbp:environment |
Rural area
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
Gravitational wave science
|
| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
2015
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
LIGO Hanford Observatory
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Astrophysical discoveries
|
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
|
| gptkbp:length |
4 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Hanford,_Washington
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
First direct detection of gravitational waves
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1999
|
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
Active
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:LIGO
gptkb:LIGO_network |
| gptkbp:publicAccess |
Tours_available
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
Gravitational wave detection
|
| gptkbp:research |
Government grants
|
| gptkbp:researchField |
Astrophysics
|
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
gptkb:Neutron_star_collisions
Black hole mergers |
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Numerous peer-reviewed articles
|
| gptkbp:sensors |
gptkb:Advanced_LIGO
Interferometer |
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
GW150914
|
| gptkbp:technology |
Laser interferometry
|
| gptkbp:uses |
Control systems
Electronics Data analysis software Cryogenics Innovative technologies Safety protocols Computational resources Research collaborations Quality assurance processes Signal processing techniques Data storage solutions Vacuum systems Advanced optics Remote sensing technologies Optical components Interdisciplinary research approaches Networking technologies Public engagement strategies Environmental monitoring systems Seismic isolation systems Scientific outreach initiatives High-power lasers Calibration methods Interferometric techniques |