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WGS 84 to EGM96 height (1)

EPSG:4979 → EPSG:5773

Coordinate Reference Systems

Source CRS
EPSG:4979
WGS 84
Geographic 3D
Target CRS
EPSG:5773
EGM96 height
Vertical

Remarks

Grid spacing is 15 arc-minutes. Replaces WGS 84 to EGM84 height (1) (CT 15781). Replaced by WGS 84 to EGM2008 height (1) and (2) (CTs 3858-59). For reversible alternative see WGS 84 to WGS 84 + EGM96 height (1) (CT 9708). An executable using spherical harmonics is also available from the NGA site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the accuracy of the WGS 84 to EGM96 height transformation?

This transformation (EPSG:10084) has an accuracy of 1m using the Geographic3D to GravityRelatedHeight (EGM) method. Area of use: World.