EXPEDITION TO THAILAND FOR THE NOVEMBER 23, 1965 ANNULAR ECLIPSE.

Abstract

The specific scientific goal, successfully achieved, was to obtain observational data useful for improving knowledge of the moon's shape. Observational data was obtained at Chiengmai, Thailand both photographically and with a photoelectric scanner of the geometry of the moon silhouetted against the circular solar disk. This report describes the general aspects of the expedition, the equipment used and results obtained. Pertinent data of the eclipse itself is also included. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0629627

Entities

People

  • L. G. Stoddard

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asia
  • Continents
  • Eurasia
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geometry
  • Mathematics
  • Shape
  • Thailand

Readers

  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design