Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern GeodesyISBN: 978-0-471-16660-3
Paperback
240 pages
May 1997
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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.
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.