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Learning Objectives:
Discuss appropriate applications of the various datum transformation options
Explain the difference between NAD 27 and NAD 83 in terms of ellipsoid parameters
Outline the historical development of horizontal datums
Explain the difference in coordinate specifications for the same position when referenced to NAD 27 and NAD 83
Explain the rationale for updating NAD 27 to NAD 83
Explain why all GPS data are originally referenced to the WGS 84 datum
Identify which datum transformation options are available and unavailable in a GIS software package
Define “horizontal datum” in terms of the relationship between a coordinate system and an approximation of the Earth’s surface
Describe the limitations of a Molodenski transformation and in what circumstances a higher parameter transformation such as Helmert may be appropriate
Determine the impact of a datum transformation from NAD 27 to NAD 83 for a given location using a conversion routine maintained by the U.S. National Geodetic Survey
Explain the methodology employed by the U.S. National Geodetic Survey to transform control points from NAD 27 to NAD 83
Perform a Molodenski transformation manually
Use GIS software to perform a datum transformation
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