 | Geological Survey (U.S.) - 1889 - 1236 pages
...by Clarke in 1866.* This )heroid undoubtedly represents very closely the true size and shape of ie earth, and it is the one to which nearly all geodetic work in the nited States is now referred. The constants of the generating ellipse of this spheroid, whose numerical... | |
 | 1913 - 360 pages
...I866.1 This spheroid undoubtedly represents very closely the true size and shape of the earth, and is the one to which nearly all geodetic work in the United States is now referred. The values of the constants are as follows : a, semi-major axis = 20926062 feet; log a = 7.3206875. b,... | |
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This spheroid undoubtedly represents very closely the true size and shape of the earth, and is the one to which nearly all geodetic work in the United States is now referred. The values of the constants are as follows : a, semi-major axis = 20926062 feet... 