Introduction to Geodesy

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.

ISBN	047116660X	Pages	240
ISBN13	9780471166603 (What's this?)	Volumes	001
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd	Weight (grammes)	354
Imprint	John Wiley & Sons Inc	Published in	New York
Format	Paperback	Series title	Wiley Series in Surveying & Boundary Control
Publication date	16 May 1997	Height (mm)	234
Library of Congress	QB281.S55	Width (mm)	157
DEWEY	526.1	Spine width (mm)	13
DEWEY edition	DC21	Academic level	Undergraduate

	Preface
	Introduction	2
1	History of Geodesy	5
2	Earth's Shape	27
3	Units of Measure	37
4	Traditional Survey Positioning Techniques	47
5	Geodetic Systems	83
6	Physical Geodesy	111
7	World Geodetic System	125
8	Satellite Geodesy	138
9	Very Long Baseline Interferometry	155
10	Global Positioning System	159
11	Gravity	171
12	Gyroscope	174
13	Inertial Surveying	176
14	Velocity of Light, EDM, and Laser Ranging	179
15	Projections	187
16	Examples of Modern Projects	198
	Bibliography	207
	About the Author	213
	Index	214

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