Theoretical Studies on Determinations, Predictions and Accuracies of Geodetic Parameters and Gravimetric Quantities.

Abstract

This report briefly summarizes the research described in detail in twelve scientific reports. The research described includes theories of nutation and polar motion, spherical spline interpolation, local geoid determination in mountain regions, mass point models, prediction of gravity disturbance vector at high altitudes, isostatic earth model and application of the finite element method to the geodetic boundary value problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA170846

Entities

People

  • Urho A. Uotila

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Computations
  • Contracts
  • Earth Models
  • Earth Sciences
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geodesy
  • Geoids
  • Geophysics
  • High Altitude
  • Interpolation
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Models
  • Spherical Harmonics
  • United States

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  • Technical Research and Report Writing.