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Concepts of Reference Frames for a Deformable Earth
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 12 April 2016
Abstract
In order to describe geometrical facts in geodesy, geodynamics, or astronomy, one must have suitable reference frames. This paper deals with some basic concepts for the definition of both terrestrial and celestial systems which make it possible to describe position and motion of mass elements of the earth or stars, respectively. It is suggested to use such frames with respect to which coordinate changes of points on the earth’s surface or of stars, respectively, become minimal. The rotation vector should be defined by applying the rotation operator on the velocity field.
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- International Astronomical Union Colloquium , Volume 56: Reference Coordinate Systems for Earth Dynamics , August 1980 , pp. 261 - 265
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- Copyright © Reidel 1981