The Struve Geodetic Arc: the development of the triangulation, technical possibilities, and the initiation of the project

A groundbreaking geodetic project, the Struve Geodetic Arc, successfully measured Earth's ellipsoid parameters using triangulation from the Black Sea to the Arctic Ocean. This study reveals how advancements in triangulation techniques, geodetic instruments, and 18th–19th century Russian Empire policies created ideal conditions for its execution. By analyzing historical scientific progress, technological developments, and political factors, researchers identified key elements that ensured the project's success, contributing to its UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition.

Puziene, R. (2019). The Struve Geodetic Arc: the development of the triangulation, technical possibilities, and the initiation of the project. History of Geo- and Space Sciences, 10(2), 269–277. https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-10-269-2019