Geodetic and Geophysical Observations in Antarctica: An Overview in the IPY Perspective [Hardcover]

Due to their unique geophysical and geodynamic environment, both the Arctic and Antarctic polar regions are often utilized for geodetic and geophysical observations. This book is a collection of papers on various aspects of the scientific investigation and observation techniques of the polar regions at both temporary and permanent observatories. Most papers focus on regional models based on data acquired in polar regions. Geodetic satellite positions systems (GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO) will also be discussed as well as other space techniques (DORIS, VLBI). Gravimetry, absolute gravimetry, and tidal gravimetry are also discussed, as well as seismology and meteorology. The book also touches on data analysis and geodynamic interpretation and discusses methods of constructing autonomous observatories.

A Precise Reference Frame for Antarctica from SCAR GPS Campaign Data and Some Geophysical Implications.- Technologies to Operate Year-Round Remote Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Stations in Extreme Environments.- VLNDEF Project for Geodetic Infrastructure Definition of Northern Victoria Land, Antarctica.- Communications Systems for Remote Polar GNSS Station Operation.- Current Status and Future Prospects for the Australian Antarctic Geodetic Network.- Geodetic Research on Deception Island and its Environment (South Shetland Islands, Bransfield Sea and Antarctic Peninsula) During Spanish Antarctic Campaigns (19872007).- Validation of the Atmospheric Water Vapour Content from NCEP Using GPS Observations Over Antarctica.- Geodynamics of the Tectonic Detachment in the Penola Strait (Antarctic Peninsula, Archipelago of Argentina Islands).- GPS and Radiosonde Derived Precipitable Water Vapour Content and its Relationship with 5 Years of Long-Wave Radiation Measurements at Mario Zucchelli Station, Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica.- Results of the Investigations of the GNSS Antennae in the Framework of SCAR GIANT Project In Situ GNSS Antenna Tests and l£®