Retrieval of Ocean Bottom and Downhole Seismic sensors orientation using integrated MEMS gyroscope and direct rotation measurements
A. D'Alessandro
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Centro Nazionale Terremoti, Italy
G. D'Anna
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Centro Nazionale Terremoti, Italy
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