Global Geodetic Observing System: Meeting the Requirements of a Global Society on a Changing Planet in 2020

Book Overview

The goals, achievements, and tools of modern geodesy.- Understanding a dynamic planet: Earth science requirements for geodesy.- Maintaining a modern society.- Earth observation: Serving the needs of an increasingly global society.- Geodesy: Foundation for exploring the planets, the solar system and beyond.- Integrated scientific and societal user requirements and functional specifications for the GGOS.- The future geodetic reference frame.- The future Global Geodetic Observing System.- Towards GGOS in 2020.- Recommendations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642424945
• ISBN13: 9783642424946
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"