Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern GeodesyJohn Wiley & Sons, 6 may 1997 - 240 páginas 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. |
Índice
History of Geodesy | 5 |
Satellite Geodesy | 8 |
Earths Shape | 27 |
Units of Measure | 36 |
A Natural Standard | 44 |
Geodetic Systems | 83 |
Physical Geodesy | 111 |
World Geodetic System | 125 |
Gravity | 171 |
Inertial Surveying | 176 |
Laser Ranging | 185 |
Examples of Modern Projects | 198 |
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Very Long Baseline Interferometry | 154 |
Términos y frases comunes
acceleration accelerometer accuracy accurate angle areas astronomical axis azimuth baseline basic Bouguer Bouguer Anomaly centimeters clock computed correction defined determine developed distance Doppler earth effect ellipsoid ephemerides equator equivalent errors ETRF European datum Everest figure free-air anomaly geodesy geoid geoidal heights geoidal separation geoidal undulations Glonass Gotthard tunnel gravimetric gravity anomalies grid gyroscope Hiran horizontal instrument km/sec known latitude length Lesotho lignes longitude mean sea level meridian meter methods mgal miles normal observations orientation orthometric orthometric height OSGB OSGB 36 parameters pendulum plane Pole possible preferred datums problem radio range receiver reference reference ellipsoid refraction relation relative rotation scale signal spheroid stades standard star stations survey surveyor techniques theodolite tion toise topography Transverse Mercator Transverse Mercator projection triangulation trilateration tunnel unit variations varies velocity of light vertical VLBI wavelengths waves World Geodetic System
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