Introduction to Hydrography

Author: Liu Yanchun et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the basic knowledge and methods of hydrography. The content covers fundamental aspects of marine environments, the Earth and ocean system, basic properties of seawater and marine physical parameters, measurements of tides, currents, ocean currents, and waves, principles and methods of hydrographic positioning, mean sea level and vertical baselines, marine sounding methods, marine gravity and magnetic measurements, marine engineering surveys, offshore seismic surveys, and more. The book covers a broad range of knowledge areas and is relatively self-contained. The included knowledge of oceanography and geodesy provides the necessary foundational support for the introduction of hydrography and reflects the latest advancements in the field. This book serves as a graduate textbook for geodesy and surveying engineering disciplines in higher education institutions, a key graduate textbook for the Navy, and can also be referenced by professionals engaged in geodesy, engineering surveying, hydrography, and marine resource development.