REVIEW Essentials of Geodesy and Map Projections

By N K Agrawal

NK Agrawal, former Director. Indian Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Survey of India has published in the past a very useful book “ Essentials of GPS”. Another good book from N K Agrawal, the only Indian book by Indian author on the subject has been published this year.

The book meets the main requirements of students and practitioners of Geodesy, Geology, GIS, Mapping etc related to the subject. Topics have been explained in simple manner keeping fundamentals in view.

Knowledge of Geodesy and Map Projections is a must for every one particularly for those involved with mapping and related activities. Digital maps have become part of everyday life. Therefore this book is a must for every library. For a nominal cost one gets authentic information in a book form which can be referred repeatedly as and when one gets doubt about datum and coordinates, the basis for maps and GIS.

Price of the book is Rs. 300/-. Pages 140.

The book can be obtained from the author:

NK Agrawal, 202 KNR Apts Habsiguda Hyderabad 500007.

Phone: 9490745875. Email; nande@rediffmail.com