Coll Positioning systems: a two-dimensional approach

Abstract

The basic elements of Coll positioning systems (n clocks broadcasting electromagnetic signals in a n-dimensional space-time) are presented in the two-dimensional case. This simplified approach allows us to explain and to analyze the properties and interest of these relativistic positioning systems. The positioning system defined in flat metric by two geodesic clocks is analyzed. The interest of the Coll systems in gravimetry is pointed out.

6 pages; in Proc. Spanish Relativity Meeting ERE-2005, Oviedo (Spain)

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