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gravimeter 1. an instrument for measuring the earth's gravitational field at points on its surface 2. an instrument for measuring relative density gravimeter [grə′vim·əd·ər] (engineering) A highly sensitive weighing device used for relative measurement of the force of gravity by detecting small weight differences of a constant mass at different points on the earth. Also known as gravity meter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The first half of the Churchill data points were made using JILAg absolute gravimeters [17-19]. Indeed, some laboratory devices, such as interferometers and gravimeters, have already begun to incorporate the new technology (SN: 8/8/98, p. Scintrex technologies include gravimeters, magnetometers, induced polarization, resistivity radiometrics and borehole logging as well as high-resolution cesium magnetic instruments. |
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