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The Rapid Geodetic Survey System (RGSS).

Author
Huddle, J. R.
Published
Jun 1, 1989.
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Summary
The Rapid Geodetic Survey System (RGSS) is a system employing a high-accuracy gimbaled inertial platform. It provides a cost-effective capability for accurate direct measurement of the change in position, elevation, gravity intensity and deflection of the vertical from an initial point. The RGSS is an adaptation of the production version of the U.S. Army Position and Azimuth Determining System (PADS). Several hardware and software enhancements to improve the performance of the system, primarily for gravity vector survey, have occurred over the last few years. The basic principles for the control of error in the survey measurements due to noise and systematic error are discussed below. Actual acceptance test results for the RGSS which indicate an inherent capability of the system to measure change in the deflection of the vertical to a few-tenths of an arcsecond over survey periods of one to two hours using careful survey techniques are also presented. Finally a simple method to extend the capability of the system for longer duration surveys is indicated.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19900011212.
Accession ID: 90N20528.
Ohio State Univ., Progress in the Determination of the Earth's Gravity Field; p 60-63.
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