| Session Details | |
| Section | SE - Solid Earth Sciences |
| Session Title | Airborne Gravity and Geoid Determination |
| Main Convener | Dr. Yan Ming Wang (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States) |
| Co-convener(s) | Dr. Rene Forsberg (Danish National Space Institute, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark) Dr. Tao Jiang (Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping, China) |
| Session Description | Airborne gravimetry is a proven methodology to acquire precise measurements of the Earth’s gravity field at medium wavelengths. It is particularly advantageous for surveying poorly accessible and remote areas, such as mountain ranges, polar regions, and coastal zones. Coupled with the improved cost-benefit economics of aerial surveys compared to ground campaigns and the latest satellite gravity models, airborne gravimetry has led to the rapid development of high-resolution geoid models over several countries around the world where conventional land gravimetry was considered too expensive or impractical. The technique is a critical component to achieve vertical datum modernization. This session focuses on, but not limited to airborne gravity and geoid determination. Other airborne gravity applications, such as geophysical investigations are also welcome and encouraged. |