The Figure Of The Earth

The Figure of the Earth: An Introduction to Geodesy is a book written by Andrew Russell Merriman and published in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive overview of geodesy, which is the scientific discipline concerned with measuring and understanding the shape and size of the Earth. The book begins with an introduction to the history of geodesy and the various methods used to measure the shape of the Earth, including triangulation, geodetic surveys, and satellite measurements. It then delves into the mathematical principles behind geodesy, including the use of spherical trigonometry, calculus, and differential geometry. The Figure of the Earth also discusses the various theories of the Earth's shape, including the oblate spheroid and the geoid, and provides an overview of the different coordinate systems used in geodesy. The book also includes chapters on gravity and its effect on the shape of the Earth, as well as the use of geodesy in surveying, mapping, and navigation. Overall, The Figure of the Earth is a comprehensive and detailed introduction to geodesy, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the methods and principles used to measure and understand the shape of our planet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.