Definition and characteristics of the laboratory:

Geodesy as the science of determining the shape and size of the earth and its dynamics, including determination of the mass densities within and on the surface of the earth, determination of the relative and absolute positions, determination of the earth's gravitational field and the study of its variation always requires various geodetic and geophysical measurements. Those measurements in the realm of geodynamics can make it possible to study the forces and processes affecting the evolution of the earth, including the movements of tectonic plates, and analysis of the various forces causing subsidence, volcanic orogeny, faults, sea and the lakes. In addition, geophysical measurements in the field of tectonics pave the way for the analysis of changes in geological structures of the earth's crust.

The main capacities of this laboratory comes from the equipment purchased via a loan from the Islamic Development Bank, which can provide the possibility of various measurements in the field of geodesy and geophysics. The focal point of these instruments is the gravimeter and its accessories, which make it possible to measure a wide range of geophysical phenomena.

Objectives of the laboratory:

The main objectives of this laboratory are research and development in the following areas:

1. Earth gravity field modeling

2. Crustal deformation studies, faults and isostatic processes

3. Gravimetric network design

4. Micro-gravimetric studies

Partner Labs:

Satellite Geodesy Laboratory, Gravimetric Laboratory, Radar Interferometry and deformation monitoring Laboratory