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Author and Citation Info:
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Vertical datums. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).
Learning Objectives:
Explain how a vertical datum is established
Differentiate between NAVD 29 and NAVD 88
Illustrate the difference between a vertical datum and a geoid
Illustrate the relationship among the concepts ellipsoidal (or geodetic) height, geoidal height, and orthometric elevation
Outline the historical development of vertical datums
You are currently viewing an archived version of Topic Vertical (Geopotential) Datums. If updates or revisions have been published you can find them at Vertical (Geopotential) Datums.
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Vertical datums. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).