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Tests of general relativity using astrometric and radiometric observations of the planetsCurrent least squares fits to solar system data, including transit circle observations of the terrestrial and giant planets, radar observations of the terrestrial planets, Mariner 9 range fixes to Mars, and Pioneer 10/11 range fixes to Jupiter, have yielded some new results of interest to experimental relativity. Solutions have been obtained for the parameterized post-Newtonian (PPN) parameters beta and gamma, the solar gravitational quadrupole moment J2, a time variation in the gravitational constant G, and four Nordtvedt parameters.
Document ID
19770028110
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Anderson, J. D.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Keesey, M. S. W.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Lau, E. L.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Standish, E. M., Jr.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Newhall, X. X.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1976
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER A-76-48
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Astronautical Congress
Location: Anaheim, CA
Start Date: October 10, 1976
End Date: October 16, 1976
Sponsors: International Astronautical Federation
Accession Number
77A10962
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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