The mean distance to the Moon as determined by radar

B. S. Yaplee, S. H. Knowles, A. Shapiro, K. J. Craig, D. Brouwer
1965 Symposium - International astronomical union  
The results of 1959-1960 radar measurements of the distance of the Moon are given. The method of reduction of the data is described The possible effects of lunar topography and errors of other origins are discussed, as well as the effects of different constants such as the radii of the Earth and of the Moon.
doi:10.1017/s0074180900104826 fatcat:cbq2grijwfey3i7k3znajzhjuy