CELESTIAL GEODESY

Abstract

The geodetic use of rockets, artificial satellites, and the moon is reviewed. The discussion covers in turn dynamics, geometry, observational techniques, comparison with terrestrial geodesy, and geophysical implications. (AUHOR)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0273459

Entities

People

  • W.m. Kaula

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Dynamics
  • Geometry
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris