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  1. Fields of Study
  2. geospatial science and technology
  3. geodesy
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. geospatial science and technology
  3. geodesy

Preferred term

geodesy

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The science concerned with measuring the size and shape of the changing Earth using reference points that track elevation and sea levels. The principles of geodesy can be applied to other planetary bodies.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • geodetics

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/68461

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