Mean Gravity Anomaly Prediction from Terrestrial Gravity Data and Satellite Altimeter Data.

Abstract

This paper examines the application of the statistical prediction concept to the prediction of useful mean gravity anomalies from actual existing gravity data. The primary method of estimation is the least squares prediction procedure of Moritz. Mathematical derivation of the prediction equations and explanation of the notation system are given and prediction equations are applied to the prediction of mean gravity anomalies of 1 degrees and 5 degrees near equal-area blocks.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA006363

Entities

People

  • Glenn N. Smith

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altimeters
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Equations
  • Gravity
  • Gravity Anomalies
  • Notation

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris