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Gravity map

Earth Gravity Field Anomalies, geoid format, NASA Earth Observatory
Earth Geoid Field Anomaly globe, NASA Earth Observatory
Mars free-air gravity map
Venus gravity anomaly map

A gravity map is a map that depicts gravity measurements across an area of space, which are typically obtained via gravimetry. Gravity maps are an extension of the field of geodynamics. Readings are typically taken at regular intervals for surface analysis on Earth.[1] Other methods include analysis of artificial satellite orbital mechanics, which can allow comprehensive gravity maps of planets, as has been done for Mars by NASA.[2] Gravity maps typically are based on depictions of gravity anomalies or a planet's geoid.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference USGS Gravity Oct 1997 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Wolfram Mars Gravity Apr 2016 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference NASA EO GRACE Mar 2004 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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