The fourth edition of this textbook has been thoroughly revised in
order to reflect the central role which geodesy has achieved in the
past ten years. The Global Geodetic Observing System established by
the IAG utilizes a variety of techniques to determine the geometric
shape of the earth and its kinematics, the variations of earth
rotation, and the earth’s gravity field. Space techniques play a
fundamental role, with recent space missions also including gravity
field recovery. Terrestrial techniques are important for regional and
local applications, and for validating the results of the space
missions. Global and regional reference systems are now well
established and widely used. They also serve as a basis for
geo-information systems. The analysis of the time variation of the
geodetic products provides the link to other geosciences and
contributes to proper modelling of geodynamic processes. The book
follows the principal directions of geodesy, providing the theoretical
background as well as the principles of measurement and evaluation
methods. Selected examples of instruments illustrate the geodetic
work. An extensive reference list supports further studies. The book
is intended to serve as an introductory textbook for graduate students
as well as a reference for scientists and engineers in the fields of
geodesy, geophysics, surveying engineering and geomatics.
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ISBN
9783110250008
Publisert
2015
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
De Gruyter
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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