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International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service

permanent tide

time-independent gravitational potential exerted on the Earth by the Sun, Moon, and planets.


Source: IERS Technical Note 36: Glossary (PDF, 244KB, Not barrier-free file.) of the IERS Conventions (2010)

Original Source: NGS Glossary