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Description
Measuring the Pasadena Base.Measured at accuracy of at least 1 part in 5 million.Measured accurately to help Albert Michelson determine velocity of light.Base line party of Clement L. Garner (Image credit: Association of Commissioned Officers)
Credit
Association of Commissioned Officers
Display Date
1922
Location
Pasadena, California
Collection
Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey
Geodesy
Triangulation
Baseline & Treverse Measurements
Keywords
Geodesy
Triangulation
Baseline
Tape