Absolute Gravity Measurements in the United States of America.

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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.

Author(s):
Marson, Iginio ; Alasia, Franco
Author Organization(s):
ISTITUTO DI METROLOGIA GUSTAVO COLONNETTI TURIN (ITALY)
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 5 Oct-5 Dec 77,
Pagination:
0081

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
R-124, AFGL-TR-78-0126
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AFOSR-78-3529
Task Number(s):
G1
Project Number(s):
2309
Monitor Series:
TR-78-0126
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*GRAVIMETRY, *GRAVITY, ACCELERATION, ERROR ANALYSIS, STANDARDIZATION, ITALY, PHOTODETECTORS, PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES, MICHELSON INTERFEROMETERS, DESCENT TRAJECTORIES, FREE FLIGHT TRAJECTORIES, SEISMOMETERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Geodesy
Keyword(s):
PE61102F, WUAFGL2309G1AT
Report Date:
1978 May 01