Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy
| AUTHOR | Smith, James R.; Smith |
| PUBLISHER | Wiley-Interscience (05/06/1997) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
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.
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.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780471166603
ISBN-10:
047116660X
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
240
Carton Quantity:
36
Product Dimensions:
6.15 x 0.50 x 9.23 inches
Weight:
0.74 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Geography
Science | Civil - General
Science | Surveying
Dewey Decimal:
526.1
Library of Congress Control Number:
96-33301
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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.
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.
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