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Geodetic Reference Datums and Local Coordinate Systems Approved Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers – Course No. 7587
Course Description: This correspondence course provides guidance on geodetic reference datums, coordinate systems, and local horizontal and vertical reference systems that are used to georeference construction and civil works projects. Use of State Plane Coordinate Systems (SPCS) is covered in detail, Transformations between datums and coordinate systems are discussed. The course teaches skills needed in the practice of surveying and mapping. The course is based on Chapter 5 (Geodetic Reference Datums and Local Coordinate Systems) of the Department of the Army publication (EM 1110-1-1005) dated January 1, 2007, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers entitled "Engineering and Design Control and Topographic Surveying".
Course Topics: Datums Coordinate Systems Geoid Modeling Transformations and Conversions
Course Objectives: The objective of "Geodetic Reference Datums and Local Coordinate Systems HS" is to provide information that will assist the surveyor in using and understanding geodetic reference datums and local coordinate systems for use in surveying and mapping applications.
Evaluation Method: A written examination will be used to determine if the course objectives have been met. The student must achieve a minimum of 70 percent correct answers in order to receive continuing education credit. Course Outline
1. Purpose and Background
2. Geodetic Reference Systems General Information Geodetic Coordinates Datums WGS 84 Reference Ellipsoid Horizontal Datums and Reference Frames
3. Horizontal Coordinate Systems General Information Geographic Coordinates State Plane Coordinate Systems Grid Elevations, Scale Factors, and Convergence Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System The U.S. Military Grid-Reference System U.S. National Grid System Chainage-Offset Coordinate Systems Datum Conversions and Transformation Methods Horizontal Transition Plan from NAD 27 to NAD 83
4. Vertical Reference Systems National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD) North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD) Other Vertical reference Datums and Planes Orthometric Elevations WGS 84 Ellipsoidal Heights Geoid Undulations and Geoid Models Vertical Datum Transformations |