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Future Satellite Gravimetry and Earth Dynamics
by Flury
Available from Powells Used Books
$147.50
on 10-15-2008
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Features
ISBN Number: 9780387297965
Written by: Flury
Published by: Springer
Written by: Flury
Editor: Rummel, Reiner
Editor: Flury, Jakob
Subject: Geophysics
Subject: Gravity
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Geodynamics
Subject: Earth Sciences, Geography
Edition Description: Reprinted from
Date of Publication: May 2006
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 176
Currently, a first generation of dedicated satellite missions for the precise mapping of the Earths gravity field is in orbit (CHAMP, GRACE, and soon GOCE). The gravity data from these satellite missions provide us with very new information on the dynamics of planet Earth. In particular, on the mass distribution in the Earths interior, the entire water cycle (ocean circulation, ice mass balance, continental water masses, and atmosphere), and on changes in the mass distribution. The results are fascinating, but still rough with respect to spatial and temporal resolution. Technical progress in satellite-to-satellite tracking and in gravity gradiometry will allow more detailed results in the future. In this special issue, Earth scientists develop visions of future applications based on follow-on high-precision satellite gravimetry missions. Synopsis: Currently, a first generation of dedicated satellite missions for the precise mapping of the Earth's gravity field is in orbit (CHAMP, GRACE, and soon GOCE). The gravity data from these satellite missions provide us with very new information on the dynamics of planet Earth. In particular, on the mass distribution in the Earth's interior, the entire water cycle (ocean circulation, ice mass balance, continental water masses, and atmosphere), and on changes in the mass distribution. The results are fascinating, but still rough with respect to spatial and temporal resolution. Technical progress in satellite-to-satellite tracking and in gravity gradiometry will allow more detailed results in the future. In this special issue, Earth scientists develop visions of future applications based on follow-on high-precision satellite gravimetry missions.
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