Practical Geodesy

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Practical Geodesy is written by Maarten Hooijberg and published by Springer. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3642605850 (ISBN 10) and 9783642605857 (ISBN 13).

Written for geodesists using computers of modest capacity, the book reviews the latest development in geodetic computation techniques. The aim is to take stock of available data (datums, ellipsoids, units etc.), to focus on applications and to illuminate spatial developments. Topics cover datums and reference systems, geodetic arc distances, different projections and coordinate systems. The material has been specially chosen and covers the practical aspect of geodesy, including the demonstration of global examples. Stressing the how-to-do approach, the book is of interest to students in geodesy, GIS consultants, hydrographers and land surveyors.