Visualizing Reference Frames with the GPS Velocity Viewer

Description

Comparison of the Nazca and South American Reference Frames.

Provenance: EarthScope Consortium
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Context

This could be used to elaborate on students knowledge of tectonics or to introduce the concept of reference frames to students studying geodesy.

Teaching Notes

This resource includes links to the GPS Velocity Viewer and supplementary videos, which are all recommended to use to supplement the reading.

Reference Information

Author/Developer: EarthScope Consortium
https://www.earthscope.org/what-is/gps/reference-frames/velocity-viewer/