Asymmetric torsion balance gravimeter

Details Asymmetric torsion balance gravimeter Asymmetric torsion balance gravimeter

2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Raevis, Robert R (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Gravitational determination

Torsion balance

Reexamination Certificate

active

11148474

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a gravity measurement apparatus comprising a torsion balance bearing a test mass. The torsion balance has a predetermined center of mass and is rotatable around a predetermined rotation axis, wherein the torsion balance is asymmetric in such a way that the center of mass of the torsion balance is offset to the rotation axis of the torsion balance.

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