COMMENTS ON GEODYNAMIC CONSTANTS,

Abstract

Existing values of certain geodynamic constants determined from satellite data are reviewed and their reliability is assessed. It is the view point of the author that, due to uncertainties of both numerical values and the interpretation of satellite data, it is now premature to consider high-order mass functions as being known and es tablished. The discussion includes the question of representing gravity anomalies by tesseral harmonics so derived. The complexity of trans lating gravipotential satellite data into the geometrical shape earth is indicated. Ob jectives for further study are given and experi mental programs are suggested. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 19, 1963
Accession Number
AD0417691

Entities

People

  • Roman K. C. Johns

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Gravity
  • Gravity Anomalies
  • Harmonics
  • Reliability
  • Uncertainty

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Snow Cover Descriptors for Reptiles and Their Illustrations.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris