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2018 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Ground-Satellite Comparisons of Time Variable Gravity: Results, Issues and On-Going Projects for the Null Test in Arid Regions

Authors : J. Hinderer, J.-P. Boy, R. Hamidi, A. Abtout, E. Issawy, A. Radwan, K. Zharan, M. Hamoudi

Published in: International Symposium on Earth and Environmental Sciences for Future Generations

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Abstract

This paper is devoted to the problem of the ground-satellite comparison of time-variable gravity. We first review the different methods used to validate satellite gravity observations (ground truth experiment) and point out possible issues. We first show results obtained in Europe where a moderate amplitude hydrological signal exists using both satellite (GRACE) and surface gravity measurements from the GGP (Global Geodynamics Project) network of superconducting gravimeters. We show also the nice agreement between ground and GRACE observations in Djougou (West Africa) where hydrological changes due to monsoon are important. We finally present on-going projects for the so-called ‘null test’ which is related to observations in a region with no (or very small) hydrological contribution to gravity. First results for the Sahara (Algeria) are reported and future missions in Egypt and Saudi Arabia briefly introduced.

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Metadata
Title
Ground-Satellite Comparisons of Time Variable Gravity: Results, Issues and On-Going Projects for the Null Test in Arid Regions
Authors
J. Hinderer
J.-P. Boy
R. Hamidi
A. Abtout
E. Issawy
A. Radwan
K. Zharan
M. Hamoudi
Copyright Year
2018
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Book
International Symposium on Earth and Environmental Sciences for Future Generations

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-69169-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-69170-1

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/1345_2017_266