Airborne Geophysics and Precise Positioning: Scientific Issues and Future Directions - Softcover

National Research Council; Division On Earth And Life Studies; Commission On Geosciences, Environment And Resources; Committee On Geodesy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309051835 ISBN 13: 9780309051835

Publisher: National Academies Press, 1995

Synopsis

The Global Positioning System, with its capability for both precisely positioning and navigating an aircraft, has created new scientific opportunities for studying the earth. This book examines the state of the art in airborne geophysics as integrated with new precise positioning systems, and it outlines the scientific goals of focused effort in airborne geophysics, including advances in our understanding of solid earth processes, global climate change, the environment, and resources.

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Committee on Geodesy, National Research Council

From the Back Cover

The scientific objectives of the next generation of airborne geophysics programs were discussed within the framework of the technical elements. The following report is based primarily on information presented at the workshop and on the expertise of the workshop participants and the steering committee.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309051835
• ISBN 13: 9780309051835
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128