The Relation Between Rigorous and Helmert's Definitions of Orthometric Heights

Following our earlier definition of the rigorous orthometric height [J Geod 79(1-3):82?92 (2005)] we present the derivation and calculation of the differences between this and the Helmert orthometric height, which is embedded in the vertical datums used in numerous countries. By way of comparison, w...

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Main Authors: Santos, M., Vanek, P., Featherstone, Will, Kingdon, R., Ellmann, A., Martin, B.-A., Kuhn, Michael, Tenzer, R.
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Published: Springer - Verlag 2006
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7510
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author Santos, M.
Vanek, P.
Featherstone, Will
Kingdon, R.
Ellmann, A.
Martin, B.-A.
Kuhn, Michael
Tenzer, R.
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Vanek, P.
Featherstone, Will
Kingdon, R.
Ellmann, A.
Martin, B.-A.
Kuhn, Michael
Tenzer, R.
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description Following our earlier definition of the rigorous orthometric height [J Geod 79(1-3):82?92 (2005)] we present the derivation and calculation of the differences between this and the Helmert orthometric height, which is embedded in the vertical datums used in numerous countries. By way of comparison, we also consider Mader and Niethammer?s refinements to the Helmert orthometric height. For a profile across the Canadian Rocky Mountains (maximum height of ~2,800 m), the rigorous correction toHelmert?s height reaches~13 cm, whereas the Mader and Niethammer corrections only reach ~3 cm. The discrepancy is due mostly to the rigorous correction?s consideration of the geoid-generated gravity disturbance. We also point out that several of the terms derived here are the same as those used in regional gravimetric geoidmodels, thus simplifying their implementation. This will enable those who currently use Helmert orthometric heights to upgrade them to a more rigorous height system based on the Earth?s gravity field and one that is more compatible with a regional geoid model.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-75102017-09-13T15:54:28Z The Relation Between Rigorous and Helmert's Definitions of Orthometric Heights Santos, M. Vanek, P. Featherstone, Will Kingdon, R. Ellmann, A. Martin, B.-A. Kuhn, Michael Tenzer, R. Mean gravity Plumbline Geoid Orthometric height Following our earlier definition of the rigorous orthometric height [J Geod 79(1-3):82?92 (2005)] we present the derivation and calculation of the differences between this and the Helmert orthometric height, which is embedded in the vertical datums used in numerous countries. By way of comparison, we also consider Mader and Niethammer?s refinements to the Helmert orthometric height. For a profile across the Canadian Rocky Mountains (maximum height of ~2,800 m), the rigorous correction toHelmert?s height reaches~13 cm, whereas the Mader and Niethammer corrections only reach ~3 cm. The discrepancy is due mostly to the rigorous correction?s consideration of the geoid-generated gravity disturbance. We also point out that several of the terms derived here are the same as those used in regional gravimetric geoidmodels, thus simplifying their implementation. This will enable those who currently use Helmert orthometric heights to upgrade them to a more rigorous height system based on the Earth?s gravity field and one that is more compatible with a regional geoid model. 2006 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7510 10.1007/s00190-006-0086-0 Springer - Verlag fulltext
spellingShingle Mean gravity
Plumbline
Geoid
Orthometric height
Santos, M.
Vanek, P.
Featherstone, Will
Kingdon, R.
Ellmann, A.
Martin, B.-A.
Kuhn, Michael
Tenzer, R.
The Relation Between Rigorous and Helmert's Definitions of Orthometric Heights
title The Relation Between Rigorous and Helmert's Definitions of Orthometric Heights
title_full The Relation Between Rigorous and Helmert's Definitions of Orthometric Heights
title_fullStr The Relation Between Rigorous and Helmert's Definitions of Orthometric Heights
title_full_unstemmed The Relation Between Rigorous and Helmert's Definitions of Orthometric Heights
title_short The Relation Between Rigorous and Helmert's Definitions of Orthometric Heights
title_sort relation between rigorous and helmert's definitions of orthometric heights
topic Mean gravity
Plumbline
Geoid
Orthometric height
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7510