Memorandum, by the British Association for the Advancement of Science The Geodetic Committee makes the case for Britain to have a state-sponsored Geodetic Institute. Outlines what Geodesy is, its practical uses, Britain's part in its development, the existing facilities for studying geodesy, the present need for it, the functions of a geodetic institute, and the ways and means it would need. Also includes a letter from the Surveyor-General of India. [1915]