NASA NTRS · 19740019249
The 1973 Smithsonian standard earth (3)
Abstract
The origins of the satellite geodesy program are described, starting with the International Geophysical Year, continuing through a number of international programs, and culminating with the National Geodetic Satellite Program. The philosophical basis for the Baker-Nunn camera and the laser ranging system, the evolution of international scientific cooperation, and the significance of the results are discussed.
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Garoschkin, E. M.. 1973-11-28. The 1973 Smithsonian standard earth (3). https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19740019249
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