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Gravity, geoid and the oceanic lithospherePlate tectonics and its contribution to progress in studies of the Earth's gravitational field is discussed. In acquisition, the development of forced feedback accelerometers, satellite navigation, and satellite radar altimetry significantly improved the accuracy and coverage of gravity data over the oceans. In interpretation, gravity and geoid anomalies are used to determine information on the thermal and mechanical properties of the oceanic lithosphere and the forces that drive plate motions.
Document ID
19860003392
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Watts, A. B. (Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory Palisades, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington Geopotential Res. Mission (GRM)
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
86N12860
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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