The accumulated scientific and engineering studies pertaining to the Geopotential Research Mission (GRM) are presented. The scientific need and justification for the measurement of the Earth's gravity and magnetic fields are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the studies and conclusions of scientific organizations and NASA advisory groups. The engineering design and investigations performed over the last 4 years are described, and a spacecraft design capable of fulfilling all scientific objectives is presented. In addition, critical features of the scientific requirements and state-of-the-art limitations of spacecraft design, mission flight performance, and data processing are discussed.
Geopotential Research Mission Science, Engineering and Program Summary
1986
203 pages
Report
No indication
English
Geopotential Research Mission (GRM)
NTIS | 1985
Geopotential Research Mission (GRM)
NTRS | 1985
Geopotential Research Mission (GRM)
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