Abstract
Gravity reference (or fundamental) networks realize the gravity standard through the gravity values of a set of selected stations. The networks may have global or regional extension, and consequently their establishment then follows either international conventions or national regulations. Obviously, the national networks should be tied to the global reference. High accuracy and reliability are demanded for the gravity values, fully exploiting the scientific knowledge and the technical skill available. The networks shall serve the needs of geodesy, geophysics and metrology over a longer time span, which requires monumentation and careful documentation of the stations, as well as a long-term local control.
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Torge, W. (1998). The changing role of gravity reference networks. In: Forsberg, R., Feissel, M., Dietrich, R. (eds) Geodesy on the Move. International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 119. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-72245-5_1
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