Lunar orbiter selenodesy studies Final technical report
Analysis of Lunar Orbiter data and interpretation of lunar gravitational field
Kaula, W. M.↗
Engineering topics
Kaula, W. M.
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Dynamical aspects of lunar origin
Lunar origin dynamics, discussing orbit evolution by tidal friction and celestial mechanical theory
Kaula, W. M.↗
Interpretation of the lunar gravitational field
Lunar gravitational field interpretation based on Apollo data, considering mascons creation, isostasy, thermal history and maria orientation hypotheses
Kaula, W. M.↗
Laser ranging retroreflector
Laser ranging retroreflector deployed on lunar surface to study lunar librations for defining precisely lunar orbits and studying earth planetary structure - Apollo 14 flight
Alley, C. O.↗
Preliminary results of laser ranging to a reflector on the lunar surface
Laser ranging to retroreflector array placed on lunar surface during Apollo 11 mission
Alley, C. O.↗
A study to prepare a preliminary analysis and design definition of a drag-free satellite for geodynamics
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Lange, B. O.↗
Preliminary results of laser ranging to a reflector on the lunar surface
Apollo lunar laser ranging experiment /LURE/ for range measurements from earth to lunar surface
Alley, C. O.↗
Laser ranging retro-reflector - Continuing measurements and expected results
Reflected ruby, laser pulses from Apollo 11 laser ranging retro-reflector /LRRR/ with telescope, measuring round trip travel time of light
Alley, C. O.↗
Application of space and astronomic techniques to solid earth and ocean physics
Space and astronomic methods applied to solid earth and ocean physics
Kaula, W. M.↗
The gravitational field of the moon
Lunar structure and evolution based on satellite measurements of mass distribution, radius moments of inertia, gravity anomalies and topographic irregularities
Kaula, W. M.↗
Tidal friction with latitude-dependent amplitude and phase angle
Tidal disturbing functions developed with amplitude factor and lag angle expressed as sums of zonal spherical harmonics, discussing lunar formation and orbit evolution
Kaula, W. M.↗
Interpretation of lunar mass concentrations
Lunar mascon origin theories, discussing mass transfer by excess pressure generation due to rapid cooling crust and densification by water outgassing
Kaula, W. M.↗
Lunar orbiter selenodesy studies Quarterly reports, 1 Jan. - 30 Jun. 1969
Lunar gravitation and mass concentration observed by lunar orbiter
Kaula, W. M.↗
Tidal theory and orbital perturbations Semiannual report, 1 Dec. 1968 - 31 May 1969
Tidal theory and orbital perturbations
Kaula, W. M.↗
A preliminary design of a drag-free satellite and its application to geodesy
The design of a drag-free satellite and its application to measuring tidal interaction of the earth and tesseral harmonics are discussed. Principle areas of discussion are: (1) the feasibility of making geophysical measurements which are not possible with conventional satellites, and (2) design of attitude and translation control systems for spinning vehicle and possible coupling of attitude and translation control for gravity stabilized vehicles.
Lange, B. O.↗
Useful applications of earth-oriented satellites - Geodesy-cartography, panel 13
System approach to dynamic and geometric geodesy requirements for satellite space mapping
Doyle, F. J.↗
Relations of the long wave variation in gravity with respect to the crust and the upper mantle
Gravity long wave variations correlation with crust and upper mantle geological activity, describing anomaly distribution
Kaula, W. M.↗