9781332010479 - Elements of Geodesy (Classic Reprint) de Gore, J. Howard (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive history of geodetic operations, which use angles and distances to calculate the shape and size of the Earth, a topic of interest since ancient times. The author presents an in-depth examination of historic geodetic practices, tracing the evolution of methods and instruments like the transit, micrometer, and theodolite. Along the way, the author explores the work of major figures from Pythagoras to Newton, Gauss, and Bessel, scientists whose findings were both groundbreaking and controversial. Rich with anecdotes and insights, this book is perfect for anyone interested in the history of science, surveying, cartography, or engineering. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.