geodesy
Planetary shape science
Geodesy is the science of measuring and mapping Earth's shape, gravitational field, and surface features.
It determines precise positions on the planet and how they relate to each other—essential for surveying, satellite navigation, and mapmaking.
GPS relies on geodetic calculations to pinpoint your location.
Spatial data framework
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- cartographyCreating geographic representations
- mappingDiagram of correspondences
- geospatialRelating to earth-position data
photogrammetry · LIDAR · remote sensing · geolocation · topography · geovisualization · cadastral · georeferencing
Measuring and charting terrain
- triangulationLocation via three points
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- baselineStandard for comparison
- datumSingle unit of information
benchmark · control point · traverse · theodolite · zenith · azimuth · plumb line · geoid
Earth's crust mobility theory
- tidal effectsGravity-caused water movement
- gravity fieldRegion of attractive force
- isostasyGravitational balance of landmasses
- sea level changeOceanic height variation
Fixed above one point
- ephemerisCelestial body position chart
- JasonCommon masculine name
- orbital mechanicsScience of celestial motion
GIS
Spatial data framework
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- cartographyCreating geographic representations
- mappingDiagram of correspondences
geospatial · photogrammetry · LIDAR · remote sensing · geolocation · topography · geovisualization · cadastral · georeferencing · projection
surveying
Measuring and charting terrain
- triangulationLocation via three points
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- baselineStandard for comparison
datum · benchmark · control point · traverse · theodolite · zenith · azimuth · plumb line · geoid · ellipsoid
plate tectonics
Earth's crust mobility theory
- tidal effectsGravity-caused water movement
- gravity fieldRegion of attractive force
- isostasyGravitational balance of landmasses
geostationary
Fixed above one point
- ephemerisCelestial body position chart
- JasonCommon masculine name
- orbital mechanicsScience of celestial motion
- sciencesbiology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology
- Earth Sciencesgeology, geoscience, earth science, meteorology, oceanography
- mapmakingcartographer, map scales, mapmaker, map projection, compass rose
- geophysicsearthquake, earthquakes, seismology, seismic waves, seismograph
- Geosciencegeophysics, seismology, hydrology, geochemistry, volcanology
- surveyingsurveyor, theodolite, land surveys, survey markers, triangulation
geodesyseismology
Study of ground tremors
geology · geophysics · meteorology · oceanography · atmospheric science
- geodesic domeTriangular-lattice spherical structure