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Introduction to geodesy : the history and concepts of modern geodesy
Smith, James R. (James Raymond), 1935-New York : Wiley, c1997.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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Die Vorstellungen des Altertums von der Erdumfangslänge.
Prell, HeinrichBerlin, Akademie-Verlag, 1959. -
Geodesy : some past achievements, contemporary problems, future prospects
Williams, H. S.[Cape Town] : University of Cape Town, 1979.
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