Recovery of Gravity Anomalies from Gridded Geoid Height Data.

Abstract

A gridded data base of geoid heights can be developed from GEOS-III satellite altimetry data. The derivation of two methods is discussed. A procedure for estimating gravity anomalies from the resulting geoid heights is described with simulations shown in tabular and graphic form. The report also discusses the computation of the calibration geoid for the GEOS-III test region, the data base from altimetry data and the simulation of test data for the estimation program. The method of localization for estimation and the methods of testing the computer program are given in some detail. The results which were computed from mid-1974 to early 1975 are included along with supporting tables and figures. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA033925

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  • Daniel J. Browning
  • James M. Barth
  • Joel B. Starkey
  • Melvin E. Shultz
  • Robert M. Perlman

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