Estimating the curvature tensor of spacetime using a rotating body

In curved space, you can define the Riemann curvature tensor at a point. In Riemann normal coordinates with that point as origin, the Riemann curvature tensor can be expressed as depending only on the derivatives of christofell symbols at the points (since the christofell symbols themselves vanish at origin, assuming no torsion). I think the derivatives of christoffel symbols at origin indicate the variation in gravitational forces at origin. If so, could you measure the Riemann curvature tensor by placing a small rotating body at the origin. The tidal forces developed in the rotating body should instantaneously slow down the rotation and simultaneously generate some heat. Could you use information about the change in angular velocity and/or rate of heat generation to estimate the Riemann curvature tensor? I used space and space-time interchangeably. Please let me know if one or other is more appropriate here. Please note that I'm just studying this stuff. So, I won't be able to understand extremely complicated answers.