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Wei-Tou Ni
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AMIGO - The Astrodynamical Middle-frequency Interferometric GW (Gravitation-Wave) Observatory is a first-generation mid-frequency GW mission bridging the sensitivity gap between the high-frequency GW detectors and low-frequency space GW detectors. In our previous works, we have obtained appropriate heliocentric orbit formations of nominal arm length 10,000 km with their first-generation time-delay configurations satisfying frequency noise reduction requirement, and we have also worked out thrust-fuel friendly constant-arm heliocentric orbit formations. In this paper, we review and study noise requirements and present the corresponding GW sensitivities. From the design white position noises and acceleration noises, we obtain the GW sensitivities for the first-generation Michelson X TDI configuration of b-AMIGO (baseline AMIGO), AMIGO, and e-AMIGO (enhanced AMIGO). In view of the current technology development, we study and indicate steps to implement the AMIGO mission concept.
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