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geocentric terrestrial reference system (GTRS)

a system of geocentric space-time coordinates within the framework of General Relativity, co-rotating with the Earth, and related to the GCRS by a spatial rotation which takes into account the Earth orientation parameters. It was adopted by IUGG 2007 Resolution 2. It replaces the previously defined Conventional Terrestrial Reference System.


Source: Not barrier-free file. Glossary (PDF, 237KB) of the IERS Conventions (2010)

Original Source: IAU 2006 NFA Glossary

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