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.
By:
James R. Smith Imprint: Wiley-Interscience Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 354g ISBN:9780471166603 ISBN 10: 047116660X Series:Wiley Series in Surveying and Boundary Control Pages: 240 Publication Date:22 April 1997 Audience:
College/higher education
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A / AS level
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
James R. Smith, former principal lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Portsmouth, is a member of the Land Survey Division of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, where he has been active for nearly 30 years.