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The state of the art in the development of onboard gravity gradiometers

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The state of the art in the development of onboard gravity gradiometers used for mineral exploration and space missions is discussed; the results of their operation are analyzed. Gradiometer designs using atom interferometry are considered. Prospects for the development of gravity gradiometry for various applications are outlined.

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Evstifeev, M.I. The state of the art in the development of onboard gravity gradiometers. Gyroscopy Navig. 8, 68–79 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1134/S2075108717010047

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