Geodesy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005906",
  "term": "Geodesy",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The scientific discipline concerned with measuring and representing the Earth's shape, orientation in space, and gravity field. It provides the precise geometric framework for all measurements on the Earth's surface, including those related to atmospheric science. Geodetic techniques, such as satellite altimetry and GPS, are used to monitor sea level rise and crustal deformation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/geodesy/"
}