Introduction to Geodesy
The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy
Wiley Series in Surveying and Boundary Control
1. Edition May 1997
XVI, 224 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
Geodesy refers to the science ofmeasuring the earth. It has applications in areas as diverse as surveying, navigation, seismology, cartography, geology, and oceanic and atmospheric science. This book introduces readers to geodesy without the usual emphasis on complex mathematics.
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.
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.
