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This book compiles a wealth of rigorously vetted tables and formulas from the United States Geological Survey, providing indispensable tools for navigating the intricacies of geographic calculations. Originally published in 1908, the author presents a comprehensive toolbox for solving right-angle triangles, determining the exact time and angles of Polaris sightings, and computing distances using stadia readings. The book delves into spherical trigonometry and logarithmic functions, offering practical applications for these concepts in land surveys, navigation, and other fields. Furthermore, it contextualizes the significance of Polaris as a celestial reference point and accurately calculates the star's position in relation to the observer's location and time. By exploring these essential principles, this book equips readers with the theoretical framework and practical methods to execute precise geographic calculations, making it an enduring reference for those in surveying, cartography, astronomy, and other disciplines.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles a wealth of rigorously vetted tables and formulas from the United States Geological Survey, providing indispensable tools for navigating the intricacies of geographic calculations. Originally published in 1908, the author presents a comprehensive toolbox for solving right-angle triangles, determining the exact time and angles of Polaris sightings, and computing distances using stadia readings. The book delves into spherical trigonometry and logarithmic functions, offering practical applications for these concepts in land surveys, navigation, and other fields. Furthermore, it contextualizes the significance of Polaris as a celestial reference point and accurately calculates the star's position in relation to the observer's location and time. By exploring these essential principles, this book equips readers with the theoretical framework and practical methods to execute precise geographic calculations, making it an enduring reference for those in surveying, cartography, astronomy, and other disciplines. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528001984_0
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