gravimetry

[gruh-vim-i-tree]

noun

1. the measurement of weight or density.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravimetry¹

1855–60; gravi- (combining form of Latin gravis heavy) + -metry

Example Sentences

Canada's bid also enlisted ships to conduct high-resolution gravimetry—measurements of gravity anomalies that reveal seafloor structure.

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For example, researchers probably cannot dredge gravimetry measurements out of the engineering data gathered over the years by NASA’s Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers.

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Curiosity doesn’t carry any dedicated gravimetry instruments, so how did Lewis and his team make their measurements?

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Using these “gravimetry” measurements, the researchers calculated the density of the rocks beneath Curiosity’s wheels—about 1,680 kilograms per cubic meter.

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