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Height Modernization Overview: Advancing Technology for Accurate Heights

Explore the history and current state of height modernization, a crucial yet costly and technically challenging process. Learn about the program's evolution, funding sources, and the latest technologies in establishing precise heights across the country.

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Height Modernization Overview: Advancing Technology for Accurate Heights

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  1. Overview of Height Modernization Christine Gallagher Western States Regional Webinar November 19, 2013

  2. Establishing accurate heights… • is important • can be expensive • can be technically challenging

  3. History of Height Modernization: Programmatic development, tied to Congressional funding Technology and approach continues to evolve

  4. = Existing line = New line Height Mod includes: • (Historic) congressionally-directed funds for states • Methods and guidelines (58 & 59) for the whole country Federally funded Engaged with no federal funding Spatial Reference Centers Regional Leaders Other funded partners = HARN = Primary = Secondary = Local

  5. Height Mod includes: • New data collection, studies, and pilot projects • Improved model & tools for the whole country GRAV-D Green = FY11 and earlier Orange = FY12 White = FY13 Blue = FY14 Plan Filled white = Underway Filled red = Incomplete GEOID12A

  6. NGS Ten-Year Plan & HMOD Plan PARALLEL GOALS

  7. Western Regional States

  8. Questions Christine Gallagher Program Analyst National Geodetic Survey Email: Christine.Gallagher@noaa.gov Phone: (301) 713-3231 x105 http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/heightmod/

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