Processing of the Absolute data of the ICAG01

The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of the processing of the absolute gravity data collected during the International Comparison of Absolute Gravimeters in 2001. There is, in fact, really nothing new. The merit of this exercise is to gather in the same document information that is spread through various publications. This should be viewed as a step forward to the way intercomparsions are handled. Indeed, the final results and products of such an experiment can be validated if and only if all the components of the intercomparison (raw data, instrumental set-up and data processing) are fully described and understood. A more “standard” approach to the intercomparison of absolute gravity meters should be adopted as is the case for the other types of intercomparisons organised at the BIPM.