This reference provides an introduction to the science of geodesy. Topics include explanations of geodesy and geomatics, some of their applications, and their relationships to other sciences. Links to additional...

This tutorial provides an introduction to geodesy for the non-technical user. Topics include the history of geodesy; how the Earth's size and shape are represented, and geodetic surveying techniques. There is also...

Defines geodesy and introduces the National Geodetic Survey. View a tutorial on the history, elements and modern methods of geodesy. Applications of mapping are illustrated: determining land boundaries and shorelines;...