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SLR Related Publications for 1979

Arnold, David A., "Method of calculating retroreflector-array transfer functions". Smithsonian Astrophysical  Observatory  Special Report  No.  382, 165 pp., 1979.

Asaad, A., Baghous, B., Fahim, M., Jelinkova, H., et al, "A Joint Interkosmos-SAO-HIAG Laser Ranging Project", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 94-106, 1979.

Bender, P. and Goad, C.C., "Probable LAGEOS Contributions to Worldwide Geodynamics Control", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 145-161, 1979.

Berbert, J. H., and D. V. Carney, "Intercomparison of GEOS-3 Tracking Systems",, J. Geophys. Res., 84(B8), 3933–3943, 1979.

Bjerhammar, A. and Svennson, L., "Studies of the Viscosity of the Earth from Satellite Observations", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 571-587, 1979.

Chapman, M.E. and Talwani, M., "Comparison of Gravimetric Geoids with GEOS-3 Altimetric Geoid", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 84, pp. 3803-3816, 1979.

Chapman, M.E., "Techniques for Interpretation of Geoid Anomalies", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 84, pp. 3793-3801, 1979.

Christensen, E.J. and Balmino, G., "Development and Analysis of a Twelfth Degree and Order Gravity Model for Mars", J. Geophys. Res., 84, pp. 7943-7954, 1979.

Cohen, S.C., "Numerical and Laboratory Simulation of Fault Motion and Earthquake Occurrence", Rev. Geophys. Space Phys., Vol. 17, pp. 61-72, 1979.

Colombo, O. L., "Optimal Estimation from Data Regularly Sampled on a Sphere with Applications in Geodesy", OSU, No. 291, p. 29, 1979.

Degnan, J.J. and Zagwodzki, T.W., "Characterization of the Q-switched MOBLAS Laser Transmitter and its Ranging Performance Relative to a PTM Q-switched System", NASA Technical Memorandum 80336, October, 1979.

Degnan, J.J., "Physical Processes Affecting the Performance of High Power, Frequency-Doubled Short Pulse Laser Systems: Analysis, Simulation and Experiment", Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, May (561 pp), 1979.

Edwards, R.M., "Gravity Model Evaluation for Precise Terrestrial Inertial Navigation: A System Accuracy Approach", - Dissertation submitted to the Air Force Institute of Technology, 268pp, spiralbound, 1979.

Grafarend, E.W., Mueller, I.I., Papo, H.B., and Richter, B., "Investigations on the Hierarchy of Reference Frames in Geodesy and Geodynamics", OSU-Rpt. 289, 122pp, 1979.

Groten, E., and Schaab, H. "Global Combination of Altimeter Data with Gradients and Other Potential and Gravity Information", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 369-380, 1979.

Hieber, S., "European Space Projects", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 632-649, 1979.

Kakuta, C., "Errors of Doppler Positioning Obtained by a Single Pass for Determination of Polar Motion", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 7-15, 1979.

King-Hele, D.G., Walker, D.M.C., and Gooding, R.H., "Evaluation of 14th Order Harmonics in the Geopotential", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 263-272, 1979.

Klokocnik, J., "Some Characteristics of the Earth Gravitational Field from Orbital Resonances of the INTERKOSMOS Satellites", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 241-262, 1979.

Kreyszig, E., "Advanced Engineering Mathematics", - published by John Wiley and Sons, 1049pp. , 1979.

Lambeck, K., "A Review of Satellite Geodesy and the Earth's Gravity Field", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 545-563, 1979.

Lelgemann, D., "Projection, Theoretical Studies and Proposed Execution of the SEASAT-A Altimetry Validation Experiment for SURGE", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 600-622, 1979.

Lerch, F.J., Klosko, S.M., Laubscher, R.E., and Wagner, C.A., "Gravity Model Improvement Using GEOS 3 (GEM 9 and 10)", - J. Geophys. Res, V.84, pp. 3897-3916, 1979.

Livieratos, E., "On the Introduction of Local Physical Quantities of the Gravity Field of the Earth in Space Positioning", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 588-599, 1979.

Mankinen, E.A., and Dalrymple, G.B., "Revised Geomagnetic Polarity Time Scale for the Interval 0-5 m.y. B. P.", - J. Geophys. Res., V.84, pp. 615-626, 1979.

Mansinha, L., Smylie, D.E., and Chapman, C.H., "Seismic Excitation of the Chandler Wobble Revisited", - Geophys. J.R. astr. Soc., V.59, pp. 1-17, 1979.

Marsh, J.G., Marsh, B., Conrad, T., Wells, W., and Williamson, R., "Gravity Anomalies Near the East Pacific Rise with Wavelengths Shorter than 3300 km Recovered from GEOS-3, ATS-6, Satellite-to-Satellite Doppler Tracking Data", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 296-342, 1979.

Marsh, J.G., Martin, T., McCarthy, J.J., and Chovitz, P., "Estimation of Mean Sea Surfaces in the North Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Indian Ocean Using GEOS-3 Altimetry Data", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 414-447, 1979.

Mather, R., Lerch, F.J., Rizos, C., Masters, E., and Hirsch, B., "Dynamic Sea Surface Topography from GEOS-3 Altimetry: Determination of Some Dominant Parameters", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 448-477, 1979.

Molnar, P., "Earthquake Recurrence Intervals and Plate Tectonics", Bull. Seism. Soc. Amer., V.69, pp. 115-133, 1979.

Morrison, L.V., "Re-Determination of the Decade Fluctuations in the Rotation of the Earth in the period 1861-1978", Geophys. J.R. astr. Soc., V.58, pp. 349-360, 1979.

Nagy, D., "Taylor Expansion of the Theoretical Gravity Formula", -re-print from Bull. Geod., V.53, pp. 179-184, 1979.

Nakiboglu, S.M., "Hydrostatic Figure and Related Properties of the Earth", - Geophys. J.R. astr. Soc., V.57, pp. 639-648, 1979.

Nouel, F., Piuzzi, A., Gambis, D., Bossier, C., and Etchegorry, M.L., "Polar Motion through MEDOC Experiment", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 2-6, 1979.

Pavlis, E.C., "Error Analysis for a Spaceborne Laser Ranging System", OSU-Rpt. 290, 83pp, 1979.

Pelka, E.J., and Debra, D.B., "Effects of Relative Instrument Orientation upon Gravity Gradiometer System Performance", - J. Guidance and Control, V.2, pp. 18-24, 1979.

Proverbio, E. and Quesada, V., "Secular Variations in Latitudes and Longitudes and Continental Drift", J. Geophys. Res, V.79, pp. 4941-4943, 1979.

Reilly, W.I., "Mapping the Local Geometry of the Earth's Gravity Field", - New Zealand Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research, Geophysics Division, Rpt. No. 143, 57pp. spiralbound, 1979.

Rubincam, D.P., "Gravitational Potential Energy of the Earth: A Spherical Harmonic Approach", - J. Geophys. Res, V.84, pp. 6219-6225, 1979.

Schlueter, W., Seeger, H., Soltau, G., Wilson, P., and Wolf, P., "The Present Status of the EROS-DOPPLER Observation Campaign", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 79-87, 1979.

Schutz, B.E., Tapley, B.D., Ries, J.C., and Eanes, R.J., "Polar Motion Results From GEOS-3 Laser Ranging", J. Geophys. Res., 84(B8), July 30, 1979.

Seeber, G., and Schenke, H.W., "Experiences with Precise Doppler Positioning at the Technical University at Hannover", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 188-196, 1979.

Shebalin, J.V., "Flat Earth Upward Continuation", - J. Geophys. Res, V.84, pp. 2389-2392, 1979.

Smith, D.E., "Dynamic Satellite Geodesy", - Rev. Geophys. Space Phys., V.17, pp. 1411-1418., Prepared for the Quadrennial Report to the IAG, 1979.

Smith, D.E., Kolenkiewicz, R., Dunn, P.J., and Torrence, M.H., "Determination of Station Coordinates from LAGEOS", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 162-172, 1979.

Smith, D.E., Kolenkiewicz, R., Dunn, P.J., and Torrence, M.H., "The Measurement of Fault Motion by Satellite Laser Ranging", Tectonophysics, V.52, pp. 59-67, 1979.

Snyder, C.W., "The Extended Mission of Viking", J. Geophys. Res., 84, pp. 7917-7933, 1979.

Tait, K.S., "A Fast Estimation Algorithm for Two-Dimensional Gravity Data (GEOFAST)", - Rpt. AFGL-TR-80-0016, Sci. Rpt No. 2, 84pp, 1979.

Vogel, A., "Space Techniques as a Part of Crustal Dynamics Monitoring Networks in Earthquake Zones", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 564-570, 1979.

Wahr, J.M., "The Tidal Motions of a Rotating, Elliptical, Elastic and Oceanless Earth", PhD Thesis, Univ. Of Colorado, Boulder, 1979.

Wilson, P., Boucher, C., and Paquet, P., "EDOC-2 Status Report with a Summary of Some Preliminary Results of Second European Doppler Observation Campaign", The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 42-62, 1979.

Wilson, P., Nottarp, K., Walter, H., Lelgemann, D., and 2 others, "First Experiences with the New Satellite Laser Ranging System Installed in Wettzell", Fed. Rep. of Germany, The Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy and Geodynamics, pp. 107-116, 1979.

Wise, D.U., Golombek, M.P., and McGill, G.E., "Tectonic Evolution of Mars", J. Geophys. Res., 84, pp. 7934-7939, 1979.

Zondek, B., "Improved Orbit Estimation by Satellite-Mounted Gravity Gradiometers", J. Guidance and Control, V.2, pp. 173-178, 1979.