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Title:

Geodesy for the Layman

Url:

https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/PUBS_LIB/Geodesy4Layman/TR80003A.HTM

Publisher:

United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Description: 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 information on satellite geodesy and the World Geodetic System.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Geodesy -- Geodetic surveying
Science -- Astronomy -- Geodesy -- Geodetic surveying -- Instruments

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Physical sciences
Social studies -- Geography

Key Concept:

Geography -- Geodesy

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Student Guide
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner
Professional/Practitioner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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