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Mathematics > Geodesy

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Geodesy  

Definition

  • Branch of applied mathematics that determines by observation & measurement the exact positions of points and the figures and areas of large portions of the earth's surface, its shape and size, and the variations of gravity and magnetism

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • GEODETICS
  • GEODETIC SCIENCE
  • Science, geodetic

Notation

  • 115012

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-PTKF5BKG-B

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