Relativistic Geodesy Foundations and Applications /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Puetzfeld, Dirk (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Lämmerzahl, Claus (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics, 196
• Subjects: Gravitation.; Geophysics.; Space sciences.; Physical measurements.; Measurement .; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.; Geophysics/Geodesy.; Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics).; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.

Due to steadily improving experimental accuracy, relativistic concepts - based on Einstein's theory of Special and General Relativity - are playing an increasingly important role in modern geodesy. This book offers an introduction to the emerging field of relativistic geodesy, and covers topics...