Geodynamics and climate change in the sights of satellite geodesy
- Explains the science of measuring the Earth in an easy-to-understand way
- Provides an exciting account of the history of geodesy
- Shows how geodesy has become an integral part of our everyday lives
This non-fiction book is aimed at interested lay readers who want to learn more about our fascinating planet, but also at experts in scientific disciplines. You will be taken on an exciting journey through time, from the first measurements in ancient times to the age of satellites, which enable us to determine extremely accurate positions worldwide and gain a global view of our home planet.
Clear examples illustrate how deeply global positioning and navigation using satellites have permeated our everyday lives and the fundamental contributions that geodesy, the science of measuring the Earth, makes to our understanding of the Earth system and determining the effects of climate change.
