Gravity gradiometric data or gravity data transformed into vertical gradient can be efficiently processed in three dimensions for delineating density discontinuities. Model studies, performed with the combined use of maxima of analytic signal and of horizontal gradient and the Euler deconvolution techniques on the gravity field and its vertical gradient, demonstrate the superiority of the latter in locating density contrasts. Particularly in the case of interfering anomalies, where the use of gravity alone fails, the gravity gradient is able to provide useful information with satisfactory accuracy.
The magnetic and gravity field produced by a given homogeneous source are related through Poisson's equation. Starting from this consideration, it is shown that some 2D interpretation tools, widely applied in the analysis of aeromagnetic data, can also be used for the interpretation of gravity gradiometric data (vertical gradient). This paper deals specifically with the Werner deconvolution, analytic signal and Euler's equation methods. After a short outline of the mathematical development, synthesized examples have been used to discuss the efficiency and limits of these interpretation methods. These tools could be applied directly to airborne gravity gradiometric data as well as ground gravity surveys after transformation of the Bouguer anomalies into vertical gradient anomalies. An example is given of the application of the Werner deconvolution and Euler's equation methods to a microgravity survey.
The fifth in the series of International Comparisons of Absolute Gravimeters (ICAG) was held at the Bureau International des Poids et Measures (BIPM) in November 1997. Fifteen absolute gravimeters participated in the comparison. The mean gravity value obtained at station A (0.9 m) at the BIPM was found to be 980 925 707.8 µGal with a standard uncertainty of 2.8 µGal. This is consistent with the results obtained in previous comparisons at this site. Conclusions based on the analysis of the present results and proposals for future activities are presented.
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