2015International Great Lakes Datum

Height ModernizationProject

Dave Rigney NGS Geodetic Advisor Michigandave.rigney@noaa.gov

Great Lakes Region Height Modernization MeetingSeptember 16, 2014 ● Sparta, WI

The purpose of these surveys was to monitor elevation changes across the Great Lakes to facilitate the development of the International Great Lakes Datum (IGLD) to be released in the future. Past surveys were conducted in 1997, 2005, 2010 and another is planned for 2015.

The project area encompasses the entire Great Lakes Region, from Minnesota and Lake Superior eastward to the St Lawrence Seaway in New York.

These surveys are a coordinated effort between the U.S. and Canada.

IGLD GPS Height Modernization projects

1997 IGLD GPS Survey

2005 IGLD HMOD Survey

2010 IGLD HMOD Survey

2010 GPS Survey

Phase I June 2 - 21 (St. Marys River MI – St. Lawrence Seaway NY)

Phase II July 12 - 23 (Lake Michigan - Lake Superior)

23 Observing days (mix of 8 hr and 24 hr sessions)

14 total observers

84 Passive stations (Bench marks)

77 Active stations (CORS)

Temporary Receivers at CORS\Water Level Stations

Observers performed reconnaissance on the fly

Preparing for the 2015 Great Lakes GPS HMOD Survey

1 – Reconnaissance at WL sites

2 – New marks set

3 – Leveling performed

4 – June through August project timeframe

5 – Coordination with Corbin for equipment

6 - Field and Office Personnel

7 – Should gravity measurements be observed?

8 – Observations at Seasonal Sites?

2015 survey will consist of 2 - 24 hour sessions at all stations

The effort that we put in now will benefit the 2020 GPS Campaign

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Help from States• Reconnaissance of BM’s at Gauge sites and

Seasonal Gauge locations• Mark setting• Leveling ties• Partnering with NOAA CO-OPS to provide

GNSS equipment for use at Water Level Stations

• Bluebook of leveling data

Dave RigneyNGS Advisor Michigan517-335-1916dave.rigney@noaa.gov