Geoid and its geophysical interpretations
By: edited by Petr Vaníček, Nikolaos T. Christou.
Contributors: Vaníček, Petr, 1935-; Christou, Nikolaos T.
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Boca Raton, FL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 343
Subjects: Earth -- Figure -- Measurement.
Description: Geoid and its Geophysical Interpretations explains how an accurate geoid can be constructed and used for a variety of applied and theoretical geophysical purposes. The book discusses existing techniques for geoid computation, recently developed mathematical and computational tools designed for applications, and various interpretations. Principles and results are well illustrated. This book will be an excellent reference for geodesists, geophysicists, geophysical prospectors, oceanographers, and researchers and students in geophysics and geodesy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.