Absolute Gravity Measurements in the United States of America.
Abstract
The measurements of gravity acceleration described in the report were performed in 1977 within a grant program sponsored by the US Air Force. The introductory part of the report illustrates the transportable absolute gravimeter and ancillary instrumentation used in measurements, and describes the measurement method applied; uncertainty and errors are analysed as well. Measurements of gravity acceleration made in Europe prior to the USA program are also briefly considered before a detailed account is given of the measurements made in the USA. The numerous tables in the text and at the end of the report form an essential part of it. Six stations were observed in the USA and approximately 100 measurements made per station. The results show an overall uncertainty in g measurements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA057136
Entities
People
- Franco Alasia
- Iginio Marson