Initial Publication Date: August 12, 2026
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Cite thisThe Geoid and Receiver Measurements Tutorial
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Provenance: Gabrielle Troia (EarthScope)
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This tutorial explains the theory behind the geoid and how it is used in calculating orthometric/topographic elevations.
Context
This resource could be used as an introduction to the geoid, or as a set of instructions for students to use when calculating elevations.
Reference Information
Author/Developer: EarthScope Consortium
https://www.earthscope.org/what-is/gps/reference-frames/the-geoid-and-receiver-measurements/
