Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
Background
Coordinates and Datums
TWO- AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL COORDINATE SYSTEMS
Introduction
Spherical Coordinates
Spheroidal Coordinates
Cartesian Coordinates
HEIGHT AND THE GEOID
The Geoid
Reference Surfaces for Height
GLOBAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL DATUMS
Global Datums
Local and Regional Datums
THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
Introduction
System Overview
Positioning with Codes
Differential GPS Using Codes
GPS Phase Meaurements
ASPECTS OF DATUM TRANSFORMATIONS
Introduction
Knowledge of Separation, N
Knowledge of Height, H
Knowledge of Datum Transformation Parameters
Datum Transformations for Precise Applications
FUNDAMENTALS OF MAP PROJECTIONS
Introduction
Spheres and Spheroids
Grids and Graticules
Scale Factor
Developable Surfaces
Preserved Features
Computational Aspects
Designing a Projection
CYLINDRICAL PROJECTIONS
Cylindrical Equidistant Projection
Cylindrical Equal Area Projection
Mercator Projection
Transverse Mercator Projection
Oblique Mercator Projection
AZIMUTHAL PROJECTIONS
General Azimuthal Projection
Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Azimuthal Equal Area Projection
Azimuthal Stereographic (Conformal) Projection
Gnomonic Projection
CONIC PROJECTIONS
General Conic Projection
Conic Equidistant Projection
Albers (Conic) Equal Area Projection
Lambert Conformal Conic Projection
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REQUIRED
Formulae
Parameters
DIRECT TRANSFORMATIONS
Compatibility of Coordinate Systems
Ground Control
Plane Transformations
Unknown Projections: Measuring from Maps
CASE STUDIES
Transformation of GPS Data into a Local Datum
A Projection for Australia
Establishment of Maritime Boundaries on a Projection
Two-Dimensional Transformation of Satellite Imagery
Two-Dimensional Transformation GPS Data
Determining the Parameters of an Unknown Projection
APPENDICES
Spherical Coordinates
Basic Geometry of the Ellipsoid
Determination of Transformation Parameters by Least Squares
REFERENCES
INDEX

Reviews

"Written for those working with spatially referenced data a guide to the problems that may be associated with datums and map projections." -Sci Tech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 3, September 2001 "The author of this book should be congratulateda very practical approach to the subjectthe author has very sensibly opted for the use of numerous, well-presented, detailed examples and diagrams to simplify the conceptssuitable for anyone involved in the use of spatial data" -Allison Kealy, University of Melbourne