Geodesist’s Handbook
The Geodesist’s Handbook is published by the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) periodically after each IUGG/IAG General Assembly.
It includes administrative matters of the IAG (Statutes & Bylaws, Rules, etc.), a compendium of the recent IUGG/IAG General Assembly, and general information (publications, delegates, etc.). It presents the current IAG structure, and introduces the terms of reference and the officers of the Association’s components for the upcoming legislative period to the broad geodetic community. The scientific program and planned activities are described in detail.
- The Geodesist’s Handbook 2024 (IAG Office (2025). IAG Geodesist’s Handbook 2024. International Association of Geodesy (IAG). https://doi.org/10.82507/IAG-GH2024)
- The Geodesist’s Handbook 2020 (Poutanen, M., Rózsa, S. The Geodesist’s Handbook 2020. J Geod94, 109 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00190-020-01434-z)
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The Geodesist’s Handbook 2016 (Drewes, H., Kuglitsch, F., Adám, J. et al. The Geodesist’s Handbook 2016. J Geod90, 907–1205 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00190-016-0948-z)
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The Geodesist’s Handbook 2012 (Drewes, H. Journal of Geodesy. J Geod86, 787–974 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00190-012-0584-1)
- The Geodesist’s Handbook 2008 (Drewes, H. Geodesist’s Handbook 2008. J Geod82, 661–846 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00190-008-0259-0)
IAG Position Papers
The IAG Position Papers are official publications that present the International Association of Geodesy’s (IAG) views on key scientific, technical, or policy-related topics in geodesy. They aim to inform the broader community, support decision-making, and guide future research and development.




