Global Geodetic Observing System Meeting the Requirements of a Global Society on a Changing Planet in 2020
The Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) has been established by the Int- national Association of Geodesy (IAG) in order to integrate the three fundamental areas of geodesy, so as to monitor geodetic parameters and their temporal varia- ?9 tions, in a global reference frame with a target relative...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2009, 2009
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2009 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- The goals, achievements, and tools of modern geodesy
- Understanding a dynamic planet: Earth science requirements for geodesy
- Maintaining a modern society
- Earth observation: Serving the needs of an increasingly global society
- Geodesy: Foundation for exploring the planets, the solar system and beyond
- Integrated scientific and societal user requirements and functional specifications for the GGOS
- The future geodetic reference frame
- The future Global Geodetic Observing System
- Towards GGOS in 2020
- Recommendations