Title International global network of fiducial stations : scientific and implementation issues / Panel on a Global Network of Fiducial Sites, Committee on Geodesy, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council

Published Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1991

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 129 pages) : illustrations, maps, charts Contents Overview -- Introduction -- Scientific Priorities -- Global Networks -- State of the Art -- Recommendations -- Possible Network Configuration -- Scientific Rationale for Global Networks -- Introduction -- Scientific Goals -- Objectives -- Support of Scientific Orbital Missions -- Support of Local and Regional Studies -- Spatial and Temporal Sampling -- Operational Considerations -- Technology -- Implementation Issues -- A Proposed Plan -- Introduction -- Strategy -- A Network Design Proposal Summary The advent of highly precise space-based geodetic techniques has led to the application of these techniques to the solution of global earth and ocean problems. Now under consideration is a worldwide network of interconnected fiducial stations where geodetic as well as other scientific measurements can be made. This book discusses the science rationale behind the concept of an extensive global network of fiducial sites. It identifies geophysical problems that cannot be solved without a global approach and cites geodetic objectives that call for a global deployment of fiducial sites. It concludes with operations considerations and proposes a plan for development of the global network Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Print version record Subject National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on a Global Network of Fiducial Sites. SUBJECT National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on a Global Network of Fiducial Sites fast Subject Geodesy -- Technique TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Cartography. SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography. Geodesy -- Technique Form Electronic book LC no. 91062173 ISBN 0585143277 9780585143279 9780309045438 0309045436

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