Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various
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"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Geodesy' to 'Geometry'" by Various is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a comprehensive reference on various topics related to geodesy and geometry, detailing fundamental concepts, historical contexts, and significant figures in the field of surveying and earth sciences. The text aims to provide readers with an understanding of the principles and applications of these scientific disciplines. At the start of
this volume, the section on "Geodesy" introduces the science of surveying large areas of land, particularly focusing on the accurate measurement and mapping of the Earth's surface. It discusses techniques like triangulation, the importance of measuring base lines, and the technologies utilized in these processes. The opening also highlights the historical significance of various geodesists and their contributions, providing context for the development of geodetic methods and tools that are crucial for accurate navigation and cartography. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Geodesy" to "Geometry" Volume 11, Slice 6 |
| Credits |
Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AE: General Works: Encyclopedias |
| Subject | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37461 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37461-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 789 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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