9780471166603-047116660X-Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy

Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy

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ISBN-13: 9780471166603
ISBN-10: 047116660X
Edition: 1
Author: James R. Smith
Publication date: 1997
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Format: Paperback 240 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780471166603
ISBN-10: 047116660X
Edition: 1
Author: James R. Smith
Publication date: 1997
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Format: Paperback 240 pages

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Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy (ISBN-13: 9780471166603 and ISBN-10: 047116660X), written by authors James R. Smith, was published by Wiley-Interscience in 1997. With an overall rating of 4.3 stars, it's a notable title among other Civil & Environmental (Astronomy, Astronomy & Space Science, Geography, Earth Sciences, Engineering) books. You can easily purchase or rent Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Civil & Environmental books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.95.

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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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