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Theory of satellite geodesy
- W. M. Kaula
- Geology
- 1966
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Theory of Satellite Geodesy: Applications of Satellites to Geodesy
- W. M. Kaula
- Geology, Physics
- 27 November 2000
In demonstrating how Newtonian gravitational theory and Euclidean geometry can be used and developed in Earth’s environment, the text discusses earth’s gravitational field; matrices and orbital… Expand
Tidal dissipation by solid friction and the resulting orbital evolution
- W. M. Kaula
- Physics
- 1 November 1964
Dissipation of tidal energy in the earth's mantle and the moon was calculated assuming a dissipation factor 1/Q constant throughout both bodies. In the mantle the dissipation varies from about 2 ×… Expand
Venus tectonics: An overview of Magellan observations
- S. Solomon, S. Smrekar, +8 authors E. Stofan
- Geology
- 1 March 1992
The nearly global radar imaging and altimetry measurements of the surface of Venus obtained by the Magellan spacecraft have revealed that deformational features of a wide variety of styles and… Expand
Basaltic volcanism on the terrestrial planets.
- W. M. Kaula, J. Head, +4 authors C. A. Wood
- Geology
- 1 February 1977
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Coldspots and hotspots - Global tectonics and mantle dynamics of Venus
- D. Bindschadler, G. Schubert, W. M. Kaula
- Geology
- 25 August 1992
Magellan radar images and altimetry data and Pioneer Venus gravity data of major highlands and lowlands on Venus are examined with the objective of relating these tectonic and volcanic landforms to… Expand
Analysis of Gravitational and Geometric Aspects of Geodetic Utilization of Satellites
- W. M. Kaula
- Physics
- 1 July 1961
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Expressions are derived for the first-order effects of any period of any term, Uml, of the gravitational potential on the orbital elements, plus the second-order effects arising from the… Expand