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a gradient in the gravitational forces acting on different parts of a nonspherical object
the gravity gradient of the moon causes the ocean tides on Earth
How To Use gravity gradient In A Sentence
- Based on the theory of potential and flexural isostatic compensation, the relationship between ocean depth and the vertical component of gravity gradient anomalies is derived.
- the gravity gradient of the moon causes the ocean tides on Earth
- They'd fly right across the tube, riding the gravity gradients, making it look easy.
- Rescue Orbiter resumes control in ALT to maneuver stack to long-term mated gravity gradient / Torque Equilibrium Attitude (TEA). NASASpaceFlight.com
- They'd fly right across the tube, riding the gravity gradients, making it look easy.
- Restore torque for pitch and roll orientation is provided by gravity gradient. Restore torque for yaw and pitch orientation is provided by aerodynamic torque.
- There is corresponding relation between gravity gradient of gravitational field and earthquake distribution.
