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NGS Organization Information
describes NGS's organizational structure. NGS Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals provides a more detailed description of NGS and its functions. The Office of National Geodetic Survey, as defined in the NOAA Organizational Handbook. An overview of NGS projects is provided in the following slideshows: | |||||
NGS Information Services Phone: (301) 713-3242 [Mon.-Fri., 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST] Fax: (301) 713-4172 Postal mail: NGS Information Services NOAA, N/NGS12 National Geodetic Survey SSMC-3, #9202 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 |
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So, what is geodesy? Who needs it and why? | ||
Geodetic | Geodesy | Geoid |
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Of or determined by geodesy. | The science concerned with determining the size and shape of the Earth and the location of points upon its surface. | The surface of the Earth's gravity field which best fits sea level. |
Geodesy On NOAA's National Ocean Service web site, you will find two sections devoted to learning about geodesy: an online tutorial and an educational roadmap to resources. | ||
Geodesy, Imagine the Possibilities A brochure (in pdf format) explaining the role of geodesy in contemporary America. | ||
Geodesy for the Layman A "classic" report which presents the basic principles of geodesy in an elementary form. [also available in pdf format] | ||
An Online Tutorial in Geodesy A introduction to geodesy by the GeodesyGroup of the University of New Brunswick. |
For information, contact: NGS Information Services Branch
Telephone: 301-713-3242; Fax: 301-713-4172
Email: NGS Information Center
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