A FORTRAN program for the computation of the normal gravity and gravitational field of the Earth

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1966-01

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Ohio State University. Division of Geodetic Science

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The equations and theory of the computation of the normal gravity and gravitational field of a rotating ellipsoid are discussed. Particular reference is made to the works of Hirvonen. Two computer programs are given: 1) evaluation of certain special constants from given ellipsoid data, 2) evaluation of the various components of the gravity field at any elevation given either the geodetic or geocentric coordinates of some point.

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Prepared for Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Office of Aerospace Research, United States Air Force, Bedford, Massachusetts: Contract No. AF19(628)-5701, Project 7600, Task No. 760002, 04

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https://kb.osu.edu/handle/1811/105039

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Geodetic Science Reports (School of Earth Sciences)