Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
As the techniques of lunar and artificial satellite laser ranging mature, emphasis is being placed upon the use of these observations to monitor the earth's rotation. It is important to note, however, that at the present time neither technique alone can furnish all three components of this rotation to an accuracy which surpasses those results obtained from classical techniques. The present study represents the first stages of an investigation which has the objective to combine Lageos satellite and lunar laser ranging observations. It is hoped that the proper implementation of such a process might eliminate the shortcomings inherent in each technique, while accentuating the advantages of each. Attention is given to data and model compatibilities, analysis techniques, and numerical results. The presented results are indicative of the great progress which has been realized recently concerning an appropriate combination of Lageos and lunar laser ranging results
Keywords:
GEOPHYSICS
Type:
High-precision earth rotation and earth-moon dynamics: Lunar distances and related observations; May 22, 1981 - May 27, 1981; Alpes-Maritimes; France
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