GEODESY FOR THE LAYMAN,

Abstract

The basic principles of geodesy and geodetic surveying are presented in an elementary form. The formation of geodetic datums is introduced and the necessity of connecting or joining datums is discussed. Methods used to connect independent geodetic systems to a single world reference system are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the contribution of the Air Force in developing a World Geodetic System. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1959
Accession Number
AD0415037

Entities

People

  • R. K. Burkard

Organizations

  • Aeronautical Chart and Information Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Earth Sciences
  • Geodesy
  • Geophysics
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Physics
  • Planetary Sciences
  • World Geodetic System

Readers

  • Geodesy
  • Theoretical Analysis.