Introduction to Geodesy

The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy

AvJames R. Smith

Häftad, Engelska, 1997

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Beskrivning

Geodesy is the science that deals with the Earth's figure and the interrelationship of selected points on its surface. This is the only book on the market designed to provide readers with an introduction to geodesy without the usual emphasis on complex mathematics. Describes such positioning techniques as horizontal and vertical geodetic datums. Satellite geodesy, electromagnetic distance measurement, laser ranging and emerging technologies including the global positioning techniques and GIS are among the topics discussed. Features scores of two-color diagrams and examples to facilitate understanding.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1997-05-16
Mått:155 x 234 x 13 mm
Vikt:354 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Wiley Series in Surveying and Boundary Control
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9780471166603

Utforska kategorier

Geografi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

James R. Smith, former principal lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Portsmouth, is a member of the Land Survey Division of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, where he has been active for nearly 30 years.

Innehållsförteckning

History of Geodesy.Earth's Shape.Units of Measure.Traditional Survey Positioning Techniques.Geodetic Systems.Physical Geodesy.World Geodetic System.Satellite Geodesy.Very Long Baseline Interferometry.Global Positioning System.Gravity.Gyroscope.Inertial Surveying.Velocity of Light, EDM, and Laser Ranging.Projections.Examples of Modern Projects.Bibliography.About the Author.Index.