geodesy
[/dʒiˈɒdəsi/ or /dʒiːˈɒdəsi/]
nounfemininepl: geodesies
geodésia
1. The science of measuring and mapping the Earth's surface, including its shape, size, and gravitational field
Geodesy is essential for accurate GPS navigation systems.
A geodésia é essencial para sistemas precisos de navegação GPS.
2. The branch of applied mathematics that deals with the measurement of large distances and areas on the Earth's surface
Modern geodesy combines satellite technology with traditional surveying methods.
A geodésia moderna combina tecnologia de satélite com métodos tradicionais de levantamento.
3. The determination of positions on the Earth and the shape and size of the Earth itself
Advances in geodesy have improved our understanding of plate tectonics.
Avanços em geodésia melhoraram nossa compreensão da tectônica de placas.
Geodesy is a highly technical field with significant applications in Brazil, particularly in infrastructure development, environmental monitoring, and land demarcation in the Amazon region. In the USA, it is institutionalized through agencies like the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The field has gained prominence globally with the advancement of satellite technology and GPS systems.
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