{"product_id":"introduction-to-geodesy-the-history-and-concepts-of-modern-geodesy-paperback","title":"Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames R. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDieses Buch ist das einzige Werk, das den Leser ohne mathematisches Expertenwissen in die Geodäsie einführt. Zahlreiche Diagramme und Beispiele illustrieren diese Disziplin, die die Grundlage für moderne Technologien wie die satellitengestützte Ortung (GPS) und geografische Informationssysteme (GIS) bildet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeodesy made easy--an accessible introduction to a rapidly changing field\u003cbr\u003e Geodesy is the science that deals with the earth's figure and the interrelationship of selected points on its surface. This user-friendly introduction presents what might be called geodesy without mathematics. A revised edition of the author's Basic Geodesy, Introduction to Geodesy avoids complex formulas and equations and provides a broad overview for students and professionals who require a basic understanding of the subject.\u003cbr\u003e Topics include: \u003cbr\u003e * Traditional survey positioning techniques\u003cbr\u003e * Geodetic systems, including horizontal and vertical geodetic datums\u003cbr\u003e * Physical geodesy\u003cbr\u003e * The world geodetic system\u003cbr\u003e * Satellite geodesy\u003cbr\u003e * The Global Positioning System\u003cbr\u003e * Gravity measures\u003cbr\u003e * Electromagnetic distance measurement\u003cbr\u003e * Projections\u003cbr\u003e * Examples of modern projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeodesy made easy--an accessible introduction to a rapidly changing field\u003cbr\u003e Geodesy is the science that deals with the earth's figure and the interrelationship of selected points on its surface. This user-friendly introduction presents what might be called \"geodesy without mathematics.\" A revised edition of the author's Basic Geodesy, Introduction to Geodesy avoids complex formulas and equations and provides a broad overview for students and professionals who require a basic understanding of the subject.\u003cbr\u003e Topics include: \u003cbr\u003e * Traditional survey positioning techniques\u003cbr\u003e * Geodetic systems, including horizontal and vertical geodetic datums\u003cbr\u003e * Physical geodesy\u003cbr\u003e * The world geodetic system\u003cbr\u003e * Satellite geodesy\u003cbr\u003e * The Global Positioning System\u003cbr\u003e * Gravity measures\u003cbr\u003e * Electromagnetic distance measurement\u003cbr\u003e * Projections\u003cbr\u003e * Examples of modern projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.23 x 6.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133662007431,"sku":"9780471166603","price":197.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/04fe9dbddee849e10b7d9c6e34db8904.webp?v=1732635722","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/introduction-to-geodesy-the-history-and-concepts-of-modern-geodesy-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}