Practical Geodesy : Using Computers

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. Front Matter....Pages I-XI Preamble....Pages 1-9 BASIC Guidelines and Algorithms....Pages 11-16 Datums and Reference Systems....Pages 17-59 Geodetic Arc Distances....Pages 61-73 Conformal Projections in General....Pages 75-80 Gauss-Krüger Projection....Pages 81-132 Lambert’s Conformal Conical Projection....Pages 133-156 Oblique Mercator Projection....Pages 157-170 Spatial Co-ordinate Calculations....Pages 171-201 Miscellaneous Co-ordinate Systems....Pages 203-213 Appendix....Pages 215-284 Bibliography and Indices....Pages 285-308