EPSG:CODE

ITRF97 to NAD83(CSRS)v3 (1)

EPSG:4918 → EPSG:8238

Coordinate Reference Systems

Source CRS
EPSG:4918
ITRF97
Geocentric
Target CRS
EPSG:8238
NAD83(CSRS)v3
Geocentric

Remarks

Concatenation of joint Canada-US transformation NAD83>ITRF96 (see tfm code 8259) and IGS value for ITRF96>ITRF97 transformation. Scale difference in ppb and scale difference rate in ppb/yr where 1/billion = 1E-9 or nm/m. See tfm 6865 for US equivalent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the accuracy of the ITRF97 to NAD83(CSRS)v3 transformation?

This is an exact transformation (EPSG:8260) with no loss of precision (0m accuracy) using the Time-dependent Position Vector tfm (geocentric) method. Area of use: Canada.