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Gravity Elevation Corrections

computes the plate Bouguer term and first-order free air correction.

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Infinite horizontal plate, first-order elevation approximation, excluding terrain and latitude corrections.

Gravity Elevation Corrections: uses and methods

computes the plate Bouguer term and first-order free air correction.

Applicable scope and calculation boundary

Infinite horizontal plate, first-order elevation approximation, excluding terrain and latitude corrections.

model and reference method

δgFA=0.3086h mGal; δgB=2πGρh

model version: 1.1.0. The results are used for scientific research, exploration and teaching, please interpret according to the model conditions.

input parameters

relative elevation(m)
Value range: -1000 – 9000
plate density(kg/m³)
Value range: 100 – 10000

How to use

  1. Load the example or enter data that matches the field description.
  2. Confirm units and models, run calculations and check diagnostics.
  3. Export charts, tables or results packages and record model versions.

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Gravity Elevation Corrections

The exploration team checks the sign and magnitude of the gravity station elevation correction.

Public industry reference: Colorado School of Mines · Department of Geophysics

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  1. Load the default example of Gravity Elevation Corrections and check relative elevation、plate density and its units.
  2. is calculated using δgFA=0.3086h mGal; δgB=2πGρh, and the results are compared after adjusting a single parameter.
  3. checks applicable conditions and diagnostics, and exports numerical tables, charts, and model versions for review.

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computes the plate Bouguer term and first-order free air correction. delivers parameter records, calculation charts, and reproducible JSON result packages.

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Infinite horizontal plate, first-order elevation approximation, excluding terrain and latitude corrections.。

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