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Box 1

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Contains 1 Result:

LAGEOS Orbital Analysis in Support of Validation, 1979-04

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Abstract

The Laser Geodynamic Satellite (Lageos) was launched on May 8, 1976, with an objective to make highly accurate measurements of the geocentric coordinates on the earth's surface, tectonic plate motion, polar motion, and earth tides by using precision laser range data. Analysis of the first 2 years of data is complete. The results indicate that the design goals of the satellite can be met with continued model development.

Dates: 1979-04