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The Elements Of Geodetic Astronomy: For Civil Engineer (1904)

The Elements Of Geodetic Astronomy: For Civil Engineer (1904)

Lord, Henry Curwen

Hardcover

AstrologyFiction AnthologiesAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 1165175967
ISBN13: 9781165175963
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Elements of Geodetic Astronomy: For Civil Engineers is a book written by Henry Curwen Lord and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of geodetic astronomy, which is the study of the Earth's shape, size, and orientation in space. The book is intended for civil engineers who are involved in surveying, mapping, and other related fields. It covers a wide range of topics related to geodetic astronomy, including the history of geodesy, the Earth's shape and size, geodetic measurements, and the use of astronomical observations in surveying. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific aspect of geodetic astronomy. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject, while the second chapter discusses the history of geodesy. The third chapter covers the Earth's shape and size, while the fourth chapter discusses geodetic measurements. The remaining chapters of the book cover topics such as the use of astronomical observations in surveying, the measurement of time, and the determination of latitude and longitude. The book also includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts presented in the text. Overall, The Elements of Geodetic Astronomy: For Civil Engineers is a valuable resource for anyone involved in surveying, mapping, or related fields. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques of geodetic astronomy, and is written in a clear and accessible style that is easy to understand.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.

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