Geodesy Terminology

noun a point of reference or standard

adjective relating to or based on trust or confidence

• The fiducial markers were placed precisely to ensure accurate measurements during the experiment.
• Make sure you put the fiducial stickers in the right spots before taking the photos.
• I totally trust that fiducial guy to handle all the financial stuff for me.
• The lighthouse served as a fiducial point for sailors navigating the treacherous waters.

noun a person who specializes in geodesy, the science of measuring the size and shape of the Earth

• The geodesist used advanced technology to accurately measure the Earth's surface.
• My friend is studying to become a geodesist and will be working with maps and measurements.
• The geodesist is like a real-life map wizard, always calculating distances and locations.
• As a geodesist of relationships, she was skilled at navigating the complexities of human connections.

noun a three-dimensional representation of the earth's surface that takes into account variations in gravity and topography

• The geoid is a model representing the shape of the Earth, taking into account variations in gravity and the Earth's rotation.
• The geoid basically shows how lumpy or bumpy the Earth's surface is due to gravity.
• The geoid is like a 3D map of the Earth's lumps and bumps caused by gravity and rotation.
• The geoid can be thought of as the Earth's unique fingerprint, showing its irregularities and imperfections.