Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy

Geodesy made easy—an accessible introduction to a rapidly changing field

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.

Topics include:

• Traditional survey positioning techniques
• Geodetic systems, including horizontal and vertical geodetic datums
• Physical geodesy
• The world geodetic system
• Satellite geodesy
• The Global Positioning System
• Gravity measures
• Electromagnetic distance measurement
• Projections
• Examples of modern projects.