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geodetic datum
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[geodesy]
A datum that is the basis for calculating positions on the earth's surface or heights above or below the earth's surface.
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benchmark
datum
datum points
geocentric datum
geodesy
geoid
horizontal geodetic datum
local datum
NAD 1983
NAD 1927
reference ellipsoid
vertical geodetic datum
WGS84