Around the world with professor Vening Meinesz onboard the submarine K-XVIII

Abstract (2015)

Authors

B.C. Root Astrodynamics & Space Missions - Aerospace Engineering
R.F. Hanssen Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning - CEG
L.L.A. Vermeersen NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, Astrodynamics & Space Missions - Aerospace Engineering , Physical and Space Geodesy - CEG
M.E. Munnik Library Education Services
Rozemarijn Vlijm Universiteit Leiden
Research Group
Astrodynamics & Space Missions (Aerospace Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2015 B.C. Root, R.F. Hanssen, L.L.A. Vermeersen, M.E. Munnik, Rozemarijn Vlijm
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Published Date

2015

Language

English

Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Department

Space Engineering

Research Group

Astrodynamics & Space Missions

Abstract

In November 1934, Den Helder, The Netherlands, the start of a remarkable voyage commenced. The Hr. Ms.K-XVIII, a Dutch submarine, was about to set sail to Soerabaya, Indonesia. Onboard was a Dutch professor, Felix Andries Vening Meinesz. He was able to measure the Earth’s gravity field with similar precision as on land for the first time in history using his innovative pendulum apparatus. His ground breaking data and systematic way of working changed the way of performing scientific expeditions.