01164nam a2200217Ia 4500 CTU_157118 210402s9999 xx 000 0 und d 73.28 526.1 S651 Smith, James R. Introduction to geodesy : The history and concepts of modern geodesy James R. Smith New York Wiley 1997 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. Geodesy,Đo đạc QHieu Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Cần Thơ