We will present the status of the first survey style quantum absolute gravimeter developed at Nomad Atomics. We will report on the results of a comparison study between current state-of-the-art absolute gravimeters (FG5 and A10 Micro-g LaCoste) and the quantum gravimeter developed by Nomad Atomics. The comparison provides an assessment of the performance, portability, and metrology capabilities, and discusses the suitability of the generated gravity data for geodetic absolute gravimetry fieldwork. We will outline future possibilities enabled by survey style quantum gravimeters, from new applications in long-term monitoring through to the development of airborne drone-based gravimeters.

Open-Access Online Publication: May 29, 2023