Ballistic Gravimeter of the Poltava Gravimetric Observatory. History of Creation and Modernization

• Date: 2026
• Main Authors: Khalyavin, O.I., Khalyavina, L.Ya.
• Format: Article
• Language: Ukrainian
• Published: S. Subbotin Institute of Geophysics of the NAS of Ukraine 2026
• Subjects: ballistic gravimeter; gravity acceleration; automation of measurements; history of creation; modernization; test measurements
• Online Access: https://journals.uran.ua/geofizicheskiy/article/view/356209
• Journal Title: Geofizicheskiy Zhurnal

Development of the ballistic gravimeter began at the Poltava Gravimetric Observatory in 1968. After the first prototype was tested in 1972, it was updated further. Lead engineer B.I. Brodsky supervised the work. A highly qualified mechanic, V.A. Ovchinnikov, made significant contributions to the pro...