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What is Geodesy?
Category: For Educators, For Graduate Students
Resource Type: Web-Based
Date Posted: 11/04/2007

Geodesy is the science of measuring and monitoring the size and shape of the Earth and the location of points on its surface. Geodetic data are used for navigation, communication systems, and mapping and charting earth's surface. "What is Geodesy?" is a tutorial overview of the history, essential elements, and modern methods of geodesy. It is made up of 10 chapters or pages (plus a reference page) that can be read in sequence by clicking on the arrows at the top or bottom of each chapter page. The tutorial includes many illustrative and interactive graphics which enhance the text. Grade level: 9-College.

LINK (http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/geodesy/geo01_intro.html) >>
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