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International Comparisons of Absolute Gravimeters - Their Relevance for Vertical Displacement Monitoring

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Author(s)

J E. Faller

Abstract

Insrument capabilities have evolved over the past 40 or so years to the point where, today, both relative and absolute measurements can nowbe made. at the parts in 109 level of precision. Since a vertical height change of I cm produces a gravity change of 2 Gals, today'smeasurement precision provides (corresponds to) a vertical height sensitivity of approximately 1 cm. Furthermore, since this is the level at which movements on time scales of the order of a year are actually occurring, gravity today provides a potentially useful tool for studying these slow vertical motions.
Citation
IAG Symposium
Pub Type
Journals

Keywords

absolute gravimeters, inter-comparison, relative gravimeters, vertical displacement

Citation

Faller, J. (2008), International Comparisons of Absolute Gravimeters - Their Relevance for Vertical Displacement Monitoring, IAG Symposium (Accessed May 16, 2024)

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Created October 16, 2008