Map Projections: Theory and Applications
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 084936888X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 388 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is an expert in orbital analysis of satellites, and control and guidance systems. At McDonnell-Douglas, he worked on the guidance system for the space shuttle.This text develops the plotting equations for the major map projections. The most current parameters to describe the figure of the earth are given. Map projections are of interest to workers in many fields. Extended examples are given for several mapping problems of interest. The emphasis is on obtaining usable algorithms for computed aided plotting and CRT display. Formulas are included to calculate meridian length, parallel length, geodetic and geocentric latitude, azimuth, and distances on the sphere or spheroid. He developed star charts, satellite trajectory programs, and a celestial navigation device for the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. Equal area, conformal, and conventional projection transformations are derived. Since the avoidance of distortion is important, the theory of distortion is explored. The problem of map projection is stated, and the basic terminology is introduced. The required fundamental mathematics is reviewed, and transformation theory is developed. Computer applications, and efficient algorithms are presented. About the Author: Frederick Pearson has extensive experience in teaching map projection at the Air Force Cartography School and Virgini
"A perspective of a person from the mathematical community." according to Abed Elhashash. I read most of this book. It is a self-contained and a reader-friendly book. It gives a lot of intuition and understanding. However, I must admit-for the sake of objectivity-that some computations lack mathematical rigour and some computations are incorrect. I hope that the author reads my comment. jrmingrone@aol.com said Excellent source book, numerious errors in the equations.. The only self contaned reference that I've come across which applies classical differential geometry to the map projection problem.However I found the equations in the book to be unreliable. I would be interested in second (corrected) edition.. Disappointing Lorenzo77 Grossly overpriced for its content. This book is not nearly as good as the author's Map Projection Equations, written in 1977 for the Naval Surface Weapons Center. A scanned copy of the 1977 report is available on-line from the Defense Technical Information Center.