Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy (Paperback, New)

Geodesy made easy—an accessible introduction to a rapidly changing field

Geodesy is the science that deals with the earth's figure and the interrelationship of selected points on its surface. This user-friendly introduction presents what might be called "geodesy without mathematics." A revised edition of the author's Basic Geodesy, Introduction to Geodesy avoids complex formulas and equations and provides a broad overview for students and professionals who require a basic understanding of the subject.

Topics include:

• Traditional survey positioning techniques
• Geodetic systems, including horizontal and vertical geodetic datums
• Physical geodesy
• The world geodetic system
• Satellite geodesy
• The Global Positioning System
• Gravity measures
• Electromagnetic distance measurement
• Projections
• Examples of modern projects.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 1997
First published:	May 1997
Authors:	Jr. Smith
Dimensions:	234 x 155 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-471-16660-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Cartography, geodesy & geographic information systems (GIS) > Geodesy & surveying for maps & charts
LSN:	0-471-16660-X
Barcode:	9780471166603

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