大地测量学基础-2006_03 The Gravity Field of the Earth.pptVIP

Foundation of Geodesy 3. The Gravity Field of the Earth The external gravity field is the reference system for the overwhelming part of the measured quantities in geodesy. If the distribution of gravity values on the surface of the earth is known, then in combination with other geodetic measurements, the shape of this surface may be determined (Law of Clairaut). The most important reference surface for height measurements, the geoid, as an idealized ocean surface is a level surface of the gravity field. The analysis of the external gravity field yields information on the structure and chara