Preface Part Ⅰ Basic Knowledge of Geomatics Chapter 1 Geomatics Chapter 2 Differential Leveling Chapter 3 Angle and Direction Measurement Chapter 4 Distance Measurement Chapter 5 Total Station Chapter 6 Error, Accuracy and Precision in Measurement Chapter 7 The Law of Error Propagation Chapter 8 Global Positioning System Chapter 9 Geodetic Networks Chapter 10 Construction Layout Chapter 11 Deformation Monitoring of Engineering Structures Part Ⅱ Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Chapter 12 What is Remote Sensing Chapter 13 Principles.of Remote Sensing Chapter 14 Electromagnetic Spectrum Chapter 15 Remote Sensors and Digital Imagery Chapter 16 Image Processing Chapter 17 Photogrammetry Part Ⅲ Cartography and Geographic Information Systems Chapter 18 An Introduction of Maps Chapter 19 Map Projections and Gauss-Kruger Projection Chapter 20 Subdivisions and Numbering of Topographic Maps Chapter 21 Map Symbols Chapter 22 An Introduction of GIS Chapter 23 Spatial Data Collection, Transformation and Visualization Chapter 24 Spatial Data Models Chapter 25 Spatial Topological Relations and Spatial Analysis Chapter 26 The Digital Earth: Understanding Our Planet in the 21st Century Part Ⅳ Writing and Translation Techniques Chapter 27 How to Write A Scientific Paper in English Chapter 28 Translation Methods of English for Science and Technology Chapter 29 Academic Communication Reference Appendix Terminology of Geomatics