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The problem of fitting a pre-existing geoid on local GPS/LEV points is first taken into account, a possible way for its solution is proposed, based on techniques similar to the aerophotogrammetric absolute orientation.
This approach is then used to compute the“mapping geoids” of Sardinia and Calabria i.e. geoids with decimetric accuracy, needed for the heigthing of large scale maps. The pre-existing geoids EAGGI by Brennecke et al. (1983), and EGG2 by Denker et al (1993) are utilized, fitted on points of GPS/LEV traverses.
The complete input-output data, the contour maps of both geoids, and a substantial checking on some Calabrian GPS/TRIG points of the entreprise IGM.95 are finally reported.
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Birardi, G., Santarsiero, D., Tufillaro, D. et al. Setting-up local “mapping geoids” with the aid of GPS/LEV traverses. Application to the geoids of Sardinia and Calabria. Journal of Geodesy 70, 98–109 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00863421
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