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Reference Coordinate System Requirements for Space Physics and Astronomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2016

J. D. Mulholland
J. D. Mulholland*
Affiliation:
University of Texas at Austin (U.S.A.) and Centre d’Etudes et de Recherches Géodynamiques et Astronomiques, Grasse(France)

Abstract

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Changes in reference coordinate systems have major implications well beyond the realm of Earth dynamics. Definitions that serve geodynamic convenience may cause considerable effects for other disciplines. After presenting some typical areas in which coordinate frame definitions are important, recommendations are given for criteria to be considered as boundary conditions in discussing changes. These cover such qualities as observability, complexity, stability, internal coherence and uniqueness.

Type
Research Article
Information
International Astronomical Union Colloquium , Volume 56: Reference Coordinate Systems for Earth Dynamics , August 1980 , pp. 71 - 75
Copyright
Copyright © Reidel 1981