Accession Number:

AD0417691

Title:

COMMENTS ON GEODYNAMIC CONSTANTS,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Johns,Roman K. C.

Report Date:

1963-08-19

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

Existing values of certain geodynamic constants determined from satellite data are reviewed and their reliability is assessed. It is the view point of the author that, due to uncertainties of both numerical values and the interpretation of satellite data, it is now premature to consider high-order mass functions as being known and es tablished. The discussion includes the question of representing gravity anomalies by tesseral harmonics so derived. The complexity of trans lating gravipotential satellite data into the geometrical shape earth is indicated. Ob jectives for further study are given and experi mental programs are suggested. Author

Descriptors:

• EARTH(PLANET)
• DRAG

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE