A Practical Second-Order Theory for the Disturbance Potential and Deflections of the Vertical Including an Analysis of the Limitations of the Molodensky/Brovar Series and Downward Continuation of Gravity.
Abstract
The theory presented here is an extension of the work by Pellinen, Moritz, and the author, which involves terms determined from the earth's topography and no isostatic assumptions. It is shown that the series developments by Molodensky, Brovar, and Moritz do neither lead to optimal nor to most convenient solutions and should be replaced in practical computations. The planar solution presented is accurate and simple in nature and particularly well-suited for calculations of deflections of the vertical. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0737175
Entities
People
- Hans G. Baussus-von Luetzow
Organizations
- Geospatial Research Laboratory