SUPPORTING NETWORK OF FOREIGN GRAVIMETRIE SURVEYS,

Abstract

Two continental gravimetric bases are reported as almost completed, having been established as a result of a resolution of the International Geodesic and Geophysical Union. These are engaged in endeavors for standardization of the measurement of gravity. These are the North American base from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Mexicooco City, and thehe European base, including Norway, Denmark, England, Western Germany, France, and Italy. Other locations where there are increasing developments for measurement of gravity include Asia, Africa, Australia, and parts of South America.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 13, 1965
Accession Number
AD0612375

Entities

People

  • A. I. Baiborodin

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Australia
  • Measurement
  • South America
  • Standardization

Readers

  • Geodesy
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies