gravimeter
noun
gra·vi·me·ter
gra-ˈvi-mə-tər 
ˈgra-və-ˌmē-
ˈgra-və-ˌmē-
: a sensitive weighing instrument for measuring variations in a gravitational field (as of a planet)
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Satellites have allowed scientists to overcome the limits of a sparse network of tide gauges and gravimeters, along the coasts and on midocean islands, finally supplying continuous—and nearly global—sea-level data, Hardenberg writes.
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The researchers’ simulations found that such signals could be detectable in orbital data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems, as well as gravimeters that measure variations in Earth’s gravitational field.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2024
The same trick doesn’t work over floating ice, so each aircraft carries a gravimeter to determine how much water is below the ice.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2013
Also at Rimpac, Vector Atomic demonstrated a compact quantum gravimeter paired with a standard inertial navigation system that promises to allow naval ships to navigate without GPS.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
And a gravimeter picks up tiny changes in Earth’s gravitational field, perfectly mapping the seafloor’s rocky bottom.
—Eric Betz, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2017
Enviroscan’s gravimeter also indicated a large metallic mass with the density of gold, according to Warren Getler, who worked closely with the Paradas and the FBI.
—Time, 9 Mar. 2021
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The researchers’ simulations found that such signals could be detectable in orbital data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems, as well as gravimeters that measure variations in Earth’s gravitational field.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2024
The same trick doesn’t work over floating ice, so each aircraft carries a gravimeter to determine how much water is below the ice.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2013
Also at Rimpac, Vector Atomic demonstrated a compact quantum gravimeter paired with a standard inertial navigation system that promises to allow naval ships to navigate without GPS.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
And a gravimeter picks up tiny changes in Earth’s gravitational field, perfectly mapping the seafloor’s rocky bottom.
—Eric Betz, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2017
Enviroscan’s gravimeter also indicated a large metallic mass with the density of gold, according to Warren Getler, who worked closely with the Paradas and the FBI.
—Time, 9 Mar. 2021
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gravimeter
noun
gra·vi·me·ter
gra-ˈvim-ət-ər
ˈgrav-ə-ˌmēt-
ˈgrav-ə-ˌmēt-
: an instrument for measuring differences in the force of gravity at different places
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gravimeter
noun
gra·vi·me·ter
gra-ˈvim-ət-ər
ˈgrav-ə-ˌmēt-ər
ˈgrav-ə-ˌmēt-ər
: a device similar to a hydrometer for determining specific gravity
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