1. INTRODUCTION

2. ANALYTIC FRAMEWORK FOR MODELLING THE GALAXY
2.1. Kinematic modelling
2.2. Gaussian velocity ellipsoid model
2.3. Shu distribution function model
2.4. Model for the potential
2.5. Models and parameters explored

3. OBSERVATIONAL DATA AND SELECTION FUNCTIONS

4. MODEL FITTING TECHNIQUES

5. CONSTRAINTS ON KINEMATIC PARAMETERS

6. INVESTIGATION OF SYSTEMATICS

7. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS