Assessment of the influence of the lower atmosphere on laser and radio satellite measurements

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Department of Higher geodesy and astronomy of Lviv Polytechnic National University
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Department of Higher Geodesy and Astronomy of Lviv Polytechnic National University

The analysis of the basic methods of the taking into account of zenit tropospheric delay by the microwave- and laser distance measurements to satellities has been carried out.

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