Geodesy: Including Astronomical Observations, Gravity Measurements And Method Of Least Squares

By George Leonard Hosmer

Book Overview

Geodesy: Including Astronomical Observations, Gravity Measurements And Method Of Least Squares is a comprehensive book written by George L. Hosmer. The book covers the field of geodesy, which is the science of measuring and understanding the shape and size of the Earth. The book is divided into three main sections: astronomical observations, gravity measurements, and the method of least squares. The first section of the book covers the use of astronomical observations to determine the position of points on the Earth's surface. This includes the use of celestial bodies such as stars and planets to determine latitude and longitude. The section also covers the use of theodolites and other instruments for measuring angles and distances.The second section of the book covers gravity measurements, which are used to determine the shape of the Earth. This includes the use of gravimeters and other instruments to measure the gravitational attraction of the Earth at different points on its surface. The section also covers the concept of the geoid, which is the shape that the Earth's gravity field would take if it were a perfect sphere.The final section of the book covers the method of least squares, which is a statistical technique used to analyze data and make predictions. This section covers the use of least squares in geodesy, including the adjustment of measurements to account for errors and the use of least squares to determine the best-fit parameters for a given model.Overall, Geodesy: Including Astronomical Observations, Gravity Measurements And Method Of Least Squares is a comprehensive and detailed book that provides a thorough introduction to the field of geodesy. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the shape and size of the Earth and the techniques used to measure it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163792799
• ISBN13: 9781163792797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"