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The Earth's gravity field (geoid) as it will be seen by GOCE
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The Earth's gravity field (geoid) as it will be seen by GOCE

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The GOCE (Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer) mission will measure high-accuracy gravity gradients and provide a global model of the Earth's gravity field and of the geoid. The geoid (the surface of equal gravitational potential of a hypothetical ocean at rest) serves as the classical reference for all topographical features. The accuracy of its determination is important for surveying and geodesy, and in studies of Earth interior processes, ocean circulation, ice motion and sea-level change.

  • ESA
  • Observing the Earth
  • GOCE
Artist's impression of GOCE
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Artist's impression of GOCE

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GOCE: orbiting on the edge
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GOCE: orbiting on the edge

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2011 GOCE geoid
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2011 GOCE geoid

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New GOCE geoid
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New GOCE geoid

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GOCE at Thales Alenia Space
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GOCE at Thales Alenia Space

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