Mapping the invisible: The science of Earth's shape and rotation
In short: To navigate our world accurately, we must understand more than just its surface. This video introduces the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) and the science of geodesy, which monitors the fundamental physical properties of our planet.
Geodesy is the comprehensive science dedicated to determining the Earth's shape, its gravity field, and its rotation, including how these elements vary over time. It provides the essential framework for understanding the Earth System.
The Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) serves as a collaborative international effort. Produced in 2022 by the GGOS Coordinating Office in Vienna, Austria, the project enables the global geodesy community to observe and monitor these planetary dynamics collectively.
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