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Geodetic uses of lunar laser ranging

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Bulletin Géodésique (1946-1975)

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A recent improvement in measuring accuracy together with the development of new techniques suggests that geodetic point coordination to 1 part in 108 will become a reality in the near future. As a first step, however, the reference frame in which the points are to be coordinated, must be refined. Lunar Laser Ranging offers a means of solving both of these problems. The necessary equations are developed and the shortcomings of the method are analysed.

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Stolz, A. Geodetic uses of lunar laser ranging. Bull. Geodesique 115, 5–16 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02523938

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