Datums, Heights and Geodesy - National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

Datum. Orthometric Height - g average gravity along plumb line; definition is true but impractical to obtain - measurements obtained through bored hole with gravity meter due to layer changes. Helmert Height - g is surface gravity measurement; provides very close approximation of height above geoid and a model with 3 cm differences ................
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