geodesist
Planet shape specialist
A geodesist is a scientist who studies geodesy—the measurement and mathematical description of Earth's shape, orientation, and gravitational field.
Geodesists determine precise positions on Earth's surface, establish coordinate systems, and measure how the planet's shape changes over time: The geodesist calculated the exact elevation of the mountain peak.
Spatial data framework
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
- longitudeEast-west angular distance
- contourBounding line of shape
elevation · topography · coordinate system · grid · scale · remote sensing · photogrammetry · LiDAR
Precision angle-measuring instrument
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- triangulationLocation via three points
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
baseline · datum · ellipsoid · geoid · gravimeter · traverse · calibration · accuracy
Studies planetary physical processes
- geographerEarth and place scholar
- cartographerOne who draws maps
- seismologistEarth tremor scientist
- geologistStudies rocks and minerals
hydrologist · oceanographer · geomorphologist · tectonics · gravity field · isostasy · mantle · lithosphere
Measuring and mapping terrain
- boundariesLines marking separation
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
- stakeoutProlonged covert observation
- platMapped piece of ground
parcel · cadastral · property lines · monuments · control points · tripod · subdivision · acreage
GIS
Spatial data framework
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
- longitudeEast-west angular distance
contour · elevation · topography · coordinate system · grid · scale · remote sensing · photogrammetry · LiDAR · geospatial
theodolite
Precision angle-measuring instrument
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- triangulationLocation via three points
- levelingMaking flat or equal
GPS · baseline · datum · ellipsoid · geoid · gravimeter · traverse · calibration · accuracy · precision
geophysicist
Studies planetary physical processes
- geographerEarth and place scholar
- cartographerOne who draws maps
- seismologistEarth tremor scientist
geologist · hydrologist · oceanographer · geomorphologist · tectonics · gravity field · isostasy · mantle · lithosphere · SLR
land surveying
Measuring and mapping terrain
- boundariesLines marking separation
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
- stakeoutProlonged covert observation
plat · parcel · cadastral · property lines · monuments · control points · tripod · subdivision · acreage · legal description