PRACTICAL COMPUTATION OF GRAVITY AT HIGH ALTITUDES

Abstract

Methods are compared for computing the gravity vector outside the earth. The gravity vector is conveniently split up into a normal part, the vector of normal gravity, and an anomalous part, the vector of gravity disturbance. The theoretical foundations and a practical method are given first for the computation of the vectors of normal gravity and gravitation. The method is adapted for electronic computation. A numerical example is given. Accuracy studies are made next in order to determine the best practical procedure for the computation of the gravity disturbances.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0420541

Entities

People

  • Helmut Moritz
  • R. A. Hirvonen

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Computational Science
  • Contracts
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Elevation
  • Geodesy
  • Gravity
  • Gravity Anomalies
  • Grids
  • High Altitude
  • Rocket Trajectories
  • Standards
  • Trajectories
  • World Geodetic System

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene