Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52105#.VIVGQ2fHRK0 Author(s) Gamal F. Attia Affiliation(s) National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), Cairo, Egypt . ABSTRACT Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) is a proven space geodetic technique with significant potential for important contributions to scientific studies of tectonic motion. Currently, SLR is the most accurate available technique to determine the geocentric position with a reported precision in the order of few millimeters. Data gathered through SLR together with “Short Arc” mathematical algorithm became a highly precise tool to detect, monitor and calculate recent crustal movements through repeated ...
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