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by James R. Smith (Author) "From earliest times man was increasingly his knowledge of the planet on which he lived, although much of its function would have been a mystery..." (more)
Key Phrases: geoidal separation, preferred datums, geoidal surface, United States, Great Britain, Transverse Mercator (more...)
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Product Description
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.

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User-friendly introduction presents what might be called geodesy without mathematics. Topics include: Traditional survey positioning techniques, Geodetic systems, Physical geodesy, Gravity measures and Projections. Paper. DLC: Geodesy.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (May 6, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 047116660X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471166603
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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