EarthRef.org Reference Database (ERR)
Development and Maintenance by the EarthRef.org Database Team

Detailed Reference Information
Stolz et al. 1989
Stolz, A., Vincent, M.A., Bender, P.L., Eanes, R.J., Watkins, M.M. and Tapley, B.D. (1989). Rate of change of the Quincy-Monument Peak baseline from a translocation analysis of LAGEOS laser range data. Geophysical Research Letters 16: doi: 10.1029/89GL00846. issn: 0094-8276.

Translocation studies of LAGEOS laser range data from Quincy and Monument Peak in California observed during 1984--1987 suggest that plate tectonic motion across the San Andreas fault system in the direction of the baseline between the two stations is uniform at a rate of -30(¿3) mm/a. Changes in the components of the baseline vector were inferred from repeat determinations using the solutions from successive 0.5-year intervals. The changes in the vertical and transverse components of the Quincy-Monument Peak baseline are -0.4(¿5) mm/a and +14(¿5) mm/a respectively. The vertical component determinations attest to the height stability of the laser ranging method. LAGEOS measurements made from Quincy and Monument Peak before 1984 are inaccurate enough to limit their usefulness for plate tectonic studies. ¿ American Geophysical Union 1989

BACKGROUND DATA FILES

Abstract

Keywords
Geodesy and Gravity, Control surveys, Information Related to Geographic Region, North America
Journal
Geophysical Research Letters
http://www.agu.org/journals/gl/
Publisher
American Geophysical Union
2000 Florida Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009-1277
USA
1-202-462-6900
1-202-328-0566
service@agu.org
Click to clear formClick to return to previous pageClick to submit