Foundations of Geodesy - by Gloria Nisbet (Hardcover)

About the Book

Geodesy is the scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the Earth, including its gravitational field, in a three-dimensional time-varying space. It comprises the determination of the Earth's shape, its external gravitational field, and how these elements change over time. Traditionally, geodesy involves surveying techniques to map the Earth's surface and understand its geometrical properties. Modern geodesy leverages advanced technologies such as satellite geodesy, GPS, and InSAR to achieve high precision in measuring distances, angles, and elevations. These tools help in monitoring tectonic movements, sea level changes, and variations in the Earth's rotation. Geodesy plays a crucial role in various applications including navigation, land surveying, construction, and environmental studies. It is foundational for creating accurate maps, which are essential for urban planning, disaster management, and resource exploration. By integrating data from multiple sources, geodesists can create models that predict Earth's behavior, contributing to our understanding of geophysical processes like plate tectonics, glacial movements, and climate change impacts. This book provides significant information of the discipline of geodesy to help develop a good understanding of geophysics and related fields. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this area, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This textbook, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to students involved in this area at various levels.

Book Synopsis

Geodesy is the scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the Earth, including its gravitational field, in a three-dimensional time-varying space. It comprises the determination of the Earth's shape, its external gravitational field, and how these elements change over time. Traditionally, geodesy involves surveying techniques to map the Earth's surface and understand its geometrical properties. Modern geodesy leverages advanced technologies such as satellite geodesy, GPS, and InSAR to achieve high precision in measuring distances, angles, and elevations. These tools help in monitoring tectonic movements, sea level changes, and variations in the Earth's rotation. Geodesy plays a crucial role in various applications including navigation, land surveying, construction, and environmental studies. It is foundational for creating accurate maps, which are essential for urban planning, disaster management, and resource exploration. By integrating data from multiple sources, geodesists can create models that predict Earth's behavior, contributing to our understanding of geophysical processes like plate tectonics, glacial movements, and climate change impacts. This book provides significant information of the discipline of geodesy to help develop a good understanding of geophysics and related fields. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this area, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This textbook, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to students involved in this area at various levels.