Geoid modelling in coastal regions using airborne and satellite data: Case study in the Azores

Abstract

This study is concerned with the determination of a high resolution regional geoid in the area surrounding the Azores Islands, integrating multi-sensor airborne and marine observations with satellite derived and land gravity. It aims to prove the usefulness of airborne data in complementing existing marine and satellite derived gravity in coastal and insular regions, bridging the gap between land areas and the open ocean.