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describes NGS's organizational structure. NGS Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals provides a more detailed description of NGS and its functions. An overview of NGS projects is provided in the following slideshows: | |||||
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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] |
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