Comparisons of global geopotential models with terrestrial gravity field data over Santiago del Estero region, NW: Argentine

Abstract

The recent improvements in satellite tracking data processing, the availability of new surface gravity data sets, and the availability of a new mean sea surface height model from altimetry processing gave rise to the generation of several new global gravity field models. However, to know their potentiality for using in practical situations, we understood that it was necessary their applications in a limited regions. This paper we compare recent geopotential models with gravimetric data over leveling points of Argentinean National Geografhical Institute (ANGI) vertical network in Santiago del Estero region, northwestern Argentine. We have highlighted the most important information, we have established the future expectations to continue with such applications. Results of comparisons are presented. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012.