DEFLEC09 for Google Earth (DeflecGE)
This page describes a free application that runs in
Google Earth. Please install
Google Earth,
download
DeflecGE,
and return to this page to learn more.
DeflecGE is a graphical front end for the NGS online tool, DEFLEC09.
It eliminates the need to input geodetic coordinates and displays the
deflection of the vertical and horizontal Laplace correction in a placemark balloon.
Uses of vertical deflections include geodetic to astronomic coordinate
transformation and astronomic to geodetic azimuth conversion
(Featherstone, 1999).
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Position the point of interest (POI) in the center of the view. One way to
do this is to double-click an unmarked location. To precisely position the
POI in the center of the view, add a placemark at the desired location;
then edit the properties of that placemark and reset the view
(explain).
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Check the box beside the Vertical Deflection network link.
A form will be presented with read-only geodetic coordinates corresponding to
the view center and input fields for an astronomic azimuth in degrees, minutes,
and decimal seconds. The near-geodetic Laplace azimuth, astronomic coordinates,
North-South (ξ) and East-West (η) components of the deflection of the
vertical, and horizontal Laplace correction are displayed when the Convert
button is pressed.
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On subsequent uses, reposition the POI and ensure that the network link
is checked and selected. Then choose Refresh from the Edit menu,
or right-click and select Refresh in the context menu
(explain).
Image NGS
Coverage includes the conterminous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico,
the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Check the Extents folder to display the coverage area bounding boxes.
DEFLEC09 does not currently support Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands
(HI/PR/VI). Until the 2009 modeling is completed, queries in the HI/PR/VI areas
will be directed to DEFLEC99.
Note: To save DeflecGE results from one Google Earth session to another, right-click
on Saved Placemarks and select Save to My Places.
All data are retrieved from remote servers. Data errors,
accuracy, and availability are beyond the control of this application.
DeflecGE is a component of
Earth Survey
© 2007-2013
Metzger + Willard, Inc.
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