INSTRUMENTATION GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site gravimeter The Vibrating String Accelerometer (VSA) at the heart of the Apollo Traverse Gravimeter Experimeter An instrument for detecting small variations in the gravitational field of the Earth or other body, frequently used in mineral and oil prospecting, and in planetary exploration. Variations in the gravitational force on a mass suspended from a spring cause it to stretch or be deflected in a way which is then measured. See also accelerometer. Related categories    • INSTRUEMNTATION    • GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP