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- Up-to-date introduction and overview of current research
- Balanced mix of theoretical and observational contributions?
- Highlights the impact of choices at a fundamental theoretical level on the interpretation of measurements and the planning of future experiments
Part of the book series: Fundamental Theories of Physics (FTPH, volume 196)
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About this book
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 ranging from the description of clocks and test bodies, to time and frequency measurements, to current and future observations.
Emphasis is placed on geodetically relevant definitions and fundamental methods in the context of Einstein’s theory (e.g. the role of observers, use of clocks, definition of reference systems and the geoid, use of relativistic approximation schemes). Further, the applications discussed range from chronometric and gradiometric determinations of the gravitational field, to the latest (satellite) experiments. The impact of choices made at a fundamental theoretical level on the interpretation of measurements and the planning of future experiments is also highlighted. Providing an up-to-the-minute status report on the respective topics discussed, the book will not only benefit experts, but will also serve as a guide for students with a background in either geodesy or gravitational physics who are interested in entering and exploring this emerging field.
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Book Title: Relativistic Geodesy
Book Subtitle: Foundations and Applications
Editors: Dirk Puetzfeld, Claus Lämmerzahl
Series Title: Fundamental Theories of Physics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11500-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-11499-2Published: 19 February 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-11500-5Published: 09 February 2019
Series ISSN: 0168-1222
Series E-ISSN: 2365-6425
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 479
Number of Illustrations: 64 b/w illustrations, 51 illustrations in colour
Topics: Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory, Geophysics/Geodesy, Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics), Measurement Science and Instrumentation