Geodetic Calculations and Applications - Paperback

by Robert James (Author)

Geodetic Calculations and Applications is a text that is intended for use by scientists and engineers engaged in precision target positioning, tracking data acquisition and data analysis. The contents should prove useful to those in need of mathematical principles and procedures to assist in specialized projects requiring considerable practical geodetic competence.

Author Biography

Robert James provided scientific and engineering support to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with emphasis on radar tracking, guidance systems and geodetics. He designed and implemented the Radar Data Processing and Enhancement System (RADATS) in support of all NASA Space Shuttle mission landings. Mr. James patented the Advanced Digital Flight Director system for terminal guidance. In addition to writing and publishing books and technical manuscripts, he authored or co-authored several publications including:

• A Radar Data Processing and Enhancement System
• Shuttle Orbiter Radar Cross-Section Analysis
• Mathematical Analysis Study for Radar Data Processing and Enhancement
• Baseline Mathematics and Geodetics for Tracking Operations