Vertical datum
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In geodesy, vertical datum or altimetric datum, is a coordinate surface used for vertical positions, like for the elevations of Earth-bound things, and altitudes of satellite orbits and in aviation.
In geodesy, vertical datum or altimetric datum, is a coordinate surface used for vertical positions, like for the elevations of Earth-bound things, and altitudes of satellite orbits and in aviation.