THE BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM OF PHYSICAL GEODESY.

Abstract

This report compares the existing methods for solving the geodetic boundary value problem, i.e., the gravimetric determination of the geoid (traditional methods) or the physical surface of the earth (modern methods). A unified treatment is attempted by deducing all these methods from one very general integral equation. Gravity reduction is discussed from the traditional and the modern point of view. The different kinds of free-air anomalies and free-air reductions, which are a controversial subject, are compared. Emphasis lies on the general aspects of the methods discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0609455

Entities

People

  • Helmut Moritz

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Value Problems
  • Equations
  • Integral Equations
  • Integrals
  • Mathematics

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