The Geodetic Activities of the Department of Defense under the International Geophysical Year Programs,
Abstract
The International Geophysical Year (IGY) programs have special significance to geodesists. The ILGY witnessed the launching of the first manmade earth satellite and the beginning of the era of global geodesy. It is no wonder that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) with its global requirements developed an early interest in satellite geodesy. Specifically, this led to the use of early satellites of opportunity (and subsequently of dedicated satellites) for worldwide navigation, geodetic positioning and gravimetric investigations. In conjunction with other civilian satellite programs under the IGY, DoD played a major role in the achievement of geodetic goals, perhaps far beyond that which was envisioned originally.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA122057
Entities
People
- Kenneth I. Daugherty
- Owen W. Williams