On the interpretation of satellite-derived gravity and magnetic data for studies of crustal geology and metallogenesis
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Abstract
Satellite-derived global gravity and magnetic maps have been shown to be useful in large-scale studies of the Earth's crust, despite the relative infancy of such studies. Numerous authors have made spatial associations of gravity or magnetic anomalies with geological provinces. Gravimetric interpretations are often made in terms of isostasy, regional variations of density, or of geodesy in general. Interpretations of satellite magnetic anomalies often base assumptions of overall crustal magnetism on concepts of the vertical and horizontal distribution of magnetic susceptibility, then make models of these assumed distributions. The opportunity of improving our satellite gravity and magnetic data through the proposed Geopotential Research Mission should considerably improve the scientific community's ability to analyze and interpret global magnetic and gravity data. As data processing techniques improve, we may expect to see even more useful results of the data.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
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| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | On the interpretation of satellite-derived gravity and magnetic data for studies of crustal geology and metallogenesis |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | NASA |
| Contributing office(s) | Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | Geopotential Research Mission (GRM): Proceedings of a conference |
| First page | 110 |
| Last page | 113 |
| Conference Title | Geopotential Research Mission (GRM) |
| Conference Location | College Park, MD |
| Conference Date | Oct 29-31, 1984 |
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