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The automated Burris gravity meter–a new instrument using an old principle

Jentzsch, 2008

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2066368315475297008
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Jentzsch G
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Terrestrial Gravimetry: Static and Mobile Measurements (TG-SMM2007). Proceedings of the International Symposium. Elektropribor, St. Petersburg

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The Burris Gravity Meter™ produced by ZLS Corporation, Austin/Texas, USA, is based on the invention of L. LaCoste and A. Romberg: The zero-length spring (ZLS). A digital feedback system (range of about 50 mGal) is used to null the beam. The feedback responds …
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