[Skywarn] Understanding Heights and Vertical Datums

[Lloyd Colston]

The COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of the new lesson,
"Understanding Heights and Vertical Datums”. Aimed at scientists,
engineers, modelers and other technical users of GIS/mapping applications,
this lesson provides a basic understanding of different vertical datums,
how they are defined, some of their strengths and weaknesses and how to
choose the appropriate datum for a given application. The lesson which
takes 45 minutes to one hour to complete, starts with basic definitions of
height and vertical datums and guidance on choosing and working with the
appropriate datum for a given situation. It then provides a conceptual
introduction to ellipsoidal, geopotential and tidal datums including
appropriate uses, examples and pros and cons.

Please follow this link to the MetEd description page that provides
additional information and a link to begin the lesson: Understanding
Heights and Vertical Datums
<https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1099> (
https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1099)

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We welcome any comments or questions you may have regarding the content,
instructional approach, or use of this lesson. Please e-mail your comments
or questions to Lon Goldstein (longold at ucar.edu).

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Lloyd Colston   director
Altus Emergency Management
Altus, OK      http://www.cityofaltus.org
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Fax:  580.482.4738

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