Geodetic Survey and Reference Frames in Canada
Canada’s Geodetic Reference Frames:
Geometric and Vertical
2015 Geospatial Summit
Marc Véronneau
Canadian Geodetic Survey, Surveyor General Branch
Geometric Reference Frame (Canada)
… 3
Vertical Reference Frame
(Canada)
… 6
Questions?
… 15
Outline
Outline
Geometric Reference Frame (Canada)
Geometric Reference Frame (Canada)
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Canadian Geodetic Survey publishes coordinates in NAD83(CSRS) v6
epoch 2010.0.
o
Each province adopted a specific version/epoch (e.g., Quebec and New Brunswick use
NAD83(CSRS) v2 epoch 1997.0).
o
Provinces can upgrade to a newer version when they are ready.
•
Canadian Geodetic Survey has no plans to replace NAD83(CSRS).
•
Canadian Geodetic Survey is collaborating with the National Geodetic
Survey in the realization of the new (North) American geometric
reference frame.
•
Canadian Geodetic Survey will publish coordinates in the new geometric
reference frame
o
Station reports, NRCan’s CSRS-PPP, TRX software.
Geometric Reference Frames
Geometric Reference Frames
ITRF88
ITRF89
ITRF90
ITRF91
ITRF92
ITRF93
ITRF94
ITRF96
ITRF97
ITRF2000
ITRF2005
ITRF2008
ITRF2014*
NAD83(NSRS/CSRS)
Latitude, Longitude
and Ellipsoidal Height
NAD83(Original)
Latitude and Longitude
North American Frames
NAD27
Latitude and Longitude
Canada
NAD83(CSRS) v6 e. 2010.0
USA
NAD 83(2011) e. 2010.0
ITRF20xx/NAD 2022
*
scheduled for 2015
Grid
transformation
Parameter
transformation
Equivalent
International Frames
Station Report (Example)
Station Report (Example)
Select reference frame
(
NAD83(CSRS)
)
New reference frame
would be added to the
drop-box list
Velocities of the
station with respect to
the reference frame
Height of the station
from adjustment of
the levelling network
Height from GNSS and
selected geoid model
Select coordinates
type (
geographic
)
Select a hybrid or
gravimetric geoid
model (
CGG2013
)
Select epoch (
2010.0
)
Vertical Reference Frame (Canada)
Vertical Reference Frame (Canada)
•
Canada adopted CGVD2013 in November 2013.
o
Defined by a specific equipotential surface (W
0
= 62,636,856 m
2
/s
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o
Realized by a geoid model (CGG2013)
o
Compatible with GNSS technology
•
Canada adopted a geoid-based vertical datum because …
o
Cost in maintaining and expanding a levelling network for a country as vast as Canada
o
No access to CGVD28 in remote regions
o
New technologies available (e.g., GNSS, satellite gravimetry)
o
Distortions in CGVD28 (~1.2 m at the national scale)
•
Canada has the support from the provinces in the implementation of
the new vertical reference system.
•
Overall, Canadian users acknowledge that the benefits of a geoid-based
datum outweigh disadvantages [HAL report, 2006].
o
Main concerns relate to cost in converting legacy data, and confusion in heights
Vertical Reference Frame (Canada)
Vertical Reference Frame (Canada)
•
CGVD28 continues to co-exist with CGVD2013 during the transition
period
o
Readjustment of the levelling network with constraints to coincide with CGVD2013;
Publish bench marks in CGVD2013 and CGVD28; GNSS-derived orthometric heights
prevail over the heights from the levelling adjustment.
o
CGS stopped maintenance of the bench marks of the national first-order levelling
network since 2002; Bench marks are not maintained by GNSS observation either.
o
CGS cannot confirm stability of the bench marks.
•
Canada’s geodetic infrastructure
o
~90 continuously tracking reference stations (federal/provincial)
o
~200 force-centered pillars (passive stations)
o
Provincial High Precision Networks, Commercial RTK
•
Use of CGVD2013 (still early stage)
o
Federal agencies (e.g., NRCan (floodplain mapping), Transport (airport), Environment
Canada (inland water; transboundary waters))
o
Provincial agencies initiated migration to CGVD2013
North American Vertical Datums (Now)
North American Vertical Datums (Now)
CGVD28 (Levelling; GNSS/HTv2.0) =>
CGVD28 (Levelling; GNSS/HTv2.0) =>
CGVD2013 (Geoid model)
CGVD2013 (Geoid model)
NAVD 88 (Levelling; GNSS/Geoid12A)
NAVD 88 (Levelling; GNSS/Geoid12A)
IGLD 85
IGLD 85
(Levelling)
(Levelling)
Courtesy of the International Joint Commission
Transboundary Waters
North American Vertical Datum (Objective)
North American Vertical Datum (Objective)
Geoid Model
Geoid Model
W
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A unified height system for North America
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•
W
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= 62,636,856 m
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•
This surface is materialized by a geoid model
which integrates satellite, airborne, and
surface gravity data.
•
CGS and NGS agreed on this definition.
•
This definition is already adopted in Canada
(CGVD2013).
•
Mexico and countries in Central America and
Caribbean agreed on this definition.
•
Coordinating Committee for the Great Lakes
and St-Lawrence River System proposed to
define IGLD2020 on this surface.
•
IERS and IAU had already adopted this
reference surface in their conventions.
Canada’s Levelling network
Canada’s Levelling network
1906-1928
1929-1939
1940-1965
1966-1971
1972-1981
1982-1989
1990-2007
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NRCan Contacts:
Philippe Lamothe (
phlamoth@nrcan.gc.ca
)
Marc Véronneau (
marcv@nrcan.gc.ca
)
Mike Craymer (
craymer@nrcan.gc.ca
)
General information:
Web:
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geomatics/geodetic-
reference-systems/10781
Email: information@geod.nrcan.gc.ca
Phone: 1-613-793-2102
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
The Canadian Geodetic Survey plays a crucial role in the publication of coordinates, utilizing frames like NAD83(CSRS) and CGVD2013. The adoption of geoid-based vertical datums reflects advancements in technology and the need to maintain accurate reference systems. The transition from older reference frames like CGVD28 to modern systems demonstrates Canada's commitment to precision and adaptability in geospatial measurements.
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2 of 15 Geometric Reference Frame (Canada) 3 Vertical Reference Frame (Canada) 6 Questions? 15
3 of 15 Canadian Geodetic Survey publishes coordinates in NAD83(CSRS) v6 epoch 2010.0. o Each province adopted a specific version/epoch (e.g., Quebec and New Brunswick use NAD83(CSRS) v2 epoch 1997.0). o Provinces can upgrade to a newer version when they are ready. Canadian Geodetic Survey has no plans to replace NAD83(CSRS). Canadian Geodetic Survey is collaborating with the National Geodetic Survey in the realization of the new (North) American geometric reference frame. Canadian Geodetic Survey will publish coordinates in the new geometric reference frame o Station reports, NRCan s CSRS-PPP, TRX software.
4 of 15 North American Frames NAD27 Latitude and Longitude International Frames Grid transformation Parameter transformation ITRF88 ITRF89 ITRF90 ITRF91 ITRF92 ITRF93 ITRF94 ITRF96 ITRF97 ITRF2000 ITRF2005 ITRF2008 ITRF2014* NAD83(Original) Latitude and Longitude Canada NAD83(CSRS) v6 e. 2010.0 NAD83(NSRS/CSRS) Latitude, Longitude and Ellipsoidal Height Equivalent USA NAD 83(2011) e. 2010.0 ITRF20xx/NAD 2022 * scheduled for 2015
5 of 15 Select coordinates type (geographic) Select a hybrid or gravimetric geoid model (CGG2013) Select reference frame (NAD83(CSRS)) New reference frame would be added to the drop-box list Select epoch (2010.0) Velocities of the station with respect to the reference frame Height from GNSS and selected geoid model Height of the station from adjustment of the levelling network
6 of 15 Canada adopted CGVD2013 in November 2013. o Defined by a specific equipotential surface (W0 = 62,636,856 m2/s2) o Realized by a geoid model (CGG2013) o Compatible with GNSS technology Canada adopted a geoid-based vertical datum because o Cost in maintaining and expanding a levelling network for a country as vast as Canada o No access to CGVD28 in remote regions o New technologies available (e.g., GNSS, satellite gravimetry) o Distortions in CGVD28 (~1.2 m at the national scale) Canada has the support from the provinces in the implementation of the new vertical reference system. Overall, Canadian users acknowledge that the benefits of a geoid-based datum outweigh disadvantages [HAL report, 2006]. o Main concerns relate to cost in converting legacy data, and confusion in heights
7 of 15 CGVD28 continues to co-exist with CGVD2013 during the transition period o Readjustment of the levelling network with constraints to coincide with CGVD2013; Publish bench marks in CGVD2013 and CGVD28; GNSS-derived orthometric heights prevail over the heights from the levelling adjustment. o CGS stopped maintenance of the bench marks of the national first-order levelling network since 2002; Bench marks are not maintained by GNSS observation either. o CGS cannot confirm stability of the bench marks. Canada s geodetic infrastructure o ~90 continuously tracking reference stations (federal/provincial) o ~200 force-centered pillars (passive stations) o Provincial High Precision Networks, Commercial RTK Use of CGVD2013 (still early stage) o Federal agencies (e.g., NRCan (floodplain mapping), Transport (airport), Environment Canada (inland water; transboundary waters)) o Provincial agencies initiated migration to CGVD2013
8 of 15 Transboundary Waters CGVD28 (Levelling; GNSS/HTv2.0) => CGVD2013 (Geoid model) IGLD 85 (Levelling) NAVD 88 (Levelling; GNSS/Geoid12A) Courtesy of the International Joint Commission
9 of 15 A unified height system for North America based on the equipotential surface: W0 = 62,636,856 m2/s2 This surface is materialized by a geoid model which integrates satellite, airborne, and surface gravity data. CGS and NGS agreed on this definition. This definition is already adopted in Canada (CGVD2013). Mexico and countries in Central America and Caribbean agreed on this definition. Coordinating Committee for the Great Lakes and St-Lawrence River System proposed to define IGLD2020 on this surface. IERS and IAU had already adopted this reference surface in their conventions.
10 of 15 Constraints : Continental (32) : Newfoundland (4) : Prince Edward Island (1) : Iles de la Madeleine (1) : Ile d Anticosti (1) : Vancouver Island (2) : Gauges (12) 1906-1928 1929-1939 1940-1965 1966-1971 1972-1981 1982-1989 1990-2007
11 of 15 Active Stations Processed at CGS
12 of 15 HCGVD2013 HNAVD 88 C.I.: 10 cm Conversion between NAVD 88 and CGVD2013 o Conduct a GNSS survey on bench marks having NAVD 88 elevation o Published elevations at common bench marks o GEOID12A - CGG2013 (above image)
13 of 15 CSRS-Precise Point Positioning (PPP): Process GPS RINEX files to provide stand-alone coordinates (latitude, longitude, ellipsoidal height and orthometric height). Works any where in the world. [on-line] GPS-H: Convert ellipsoidal heights to orthometric heights (makes use of any geoid models, works with different types of coordinate systems (geographic, UTM, MTM and Cartesian), and different geometric reference frames (NAD83(CSRS) and ITRF)). Could also convert between vertical datums. [on-line and desktop] TRX: Transform coordinates between different geometric reference frames (e.g., NAD83(CSRS), ITRF), epochs and coordinate systems (e.g., geographic, UTM, MTM, Cartesian). [on-line and desktop]
14 of 15 Labelling Heights Type of height: Orthometric (H), dynamic (Hd), normal (Hn), ellipsoidal (h), geoid (N) Height Reference System: NAD83, ITRF, CGVD28, CGVD2013, NAVD 88 Height Reference Frame: CSRS v., Geoid model Precision (e.g., 0.05 m) Epoch (e.g., 2012.75) N H Height: 101.61 m Precision: 0.01 m Epoch: 2013.2 Type of height: Orthometric Height system: CGVD2013 Height frame: CGG2013 H = 23.126 0.007 m CGVD2013(CGG2013) Epoch 2013.2 h = 23.126 0.007 m NAD83(CSRS) Epoch 2013.2 h Height: 91.256 m Precision: 0.007 m Epoch: 2013.2 Type of height: Ellipsoidal (geodetic) Height system: NAD83 Height frame: CSRS (version if available) Geoid Height: -10.354 m Precision: 0.015 m Epoch: Static Model: CGG2013 Frame: NAD83(CSRS) N = -10.354 0.015 m CGG2013, NAD83(CSRS)
