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Algebraic Geodesy and Geoinformatics
Springer 2010; US$ 169.99The book presents modern and efficient methods for solving Geodetic and Geoinformatics algebraic problems illustrated with Mathematica using computer algebra techniques of Ring, Polynomials, Groebner basis, Resultants including Dixon resultant, Gauss-Jacobi combinatorial and Procrustes algorithms as well as homotopy methods. These problems are traditionally... more...
The Astronomer Jules Janssen
Springer 2011; US$ 99.99A physicist and an inventor, Jules Janssen (1824-1907) devoted his life to astronomical research. He spent many years traveling around the world to observe total Solar eclipses, demonstrating that a new era of science had just come thanks to the use of both spectroscopy and photography, and persuading the French Government of the necessity of founding... more...
Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries
Springer 2011; US$ 31.99This title offers a unique combination of informative text, magnificent illustrations and stylish design. It examines the 100 most important discoveries since the invention of the telescope. It features spectacular photographs, taken with the largest telescopes on Earth and in space, that portray distant corners of the universe. Author Govert Schilling... more...
Basics of Geomatics
Springer 2009; US$ 169.99This volume presents a comprehensive and complete treatment. In a systematic way the complex topics and techniques are covered that can be assembled under Geospatial Information namely, Geodesy, Cartography, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Informatics, Acquisition Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Digital Image Processing, Geographic Information... more...
Deformations of an elastic earth
Elsevier Science 1983; US$ 81.00Deformations of an elastic earth more...
Full Meridian of Glory
Springer 2008; US$ 27.50The Paris Meridian is the name of the line running north-south through the astronomical observatory in Paris. The French government financed the Paris Academy of Sciences to determine and measure this line in the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. It employed both astronomers and geodesists. This book discusses about what they did and why. more...
Future Satellite Gravimetry and Earth Dynamics
Springer 2007; US$ 109.99A first generation of dedicated satellite missions for the precise mapping of the Earth's gravity field is in orbit (CHAMP, GRACE, and soon GOCE). In this book, Earth scientists develop visions of future applications based on follow-on high-precision satellite gravimetry missions. more...
Galileo's New Universe
BenBella Books, Inc. 2009; US$ 14.95The historical and social implications of the telescope and that instrument?s modern-day significance are brought into startling focus in this fascinating account. When Galileo looked to the sky with his perspicillum, or spyglass, roughly 400 years ago, he could not have fathomed the amount of change his astonishing findings?a seemingly flat moon... more...









