Comments to X. Li and Y. M. Wang (2011) Comparisons of geoid models over Alaska computed with different Stokes' kernel modifications, JGS 1(2): 136-142
Li and Wang recently compared geoid determination by various gravimetric methods for modifying Stokes' formula vs. using GPS/levelling geoid heights as a reference model. Possible large systematic errors in the differences of gravimetric and GPS/levelling geoid models deteriorate the results and conclusions. Moreover, spectral combination, the only stochastic method in the study, was applied in an unrealistic way.
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