The science and practical application of geodesy; the body of techniques and knowledge for measuring and mapping the earth.
From geodetic + -ics (Greek -ikos, denoting a discipline or systematic study). Treats geodesy as a complete technical field with methods and applications.
Geodetics as a field study includes everything from understanding how mountains bend gravity to calculating positions using satellite constellations—it's surprisingly interdisciplinary.
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