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Volume I - Global Navigation Satellite System Control
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Introduction
Chapter 4 -
(replaces Chapter 2)
Horizontal Control Data
Volume II - Vertical Control
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Preface and Content
Chapter 5 -
Vertical Control Data
Chapter 6 -
Vertical Observation Data
Chapters 7 superseded, chapter 8 never published.
Volume III - Gravity Control
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Preface and Content
Chapter 9 -
Gravity Control Data
Chapter 10 -
Gravity Observation Data
Chapter 11 -
Adjusted Gravity Control Data
Annexes
Annex A
NGS Country, State and County Codes
Annex B
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Annex C
Contributors of Geodetic Control Data
Annex D
Guidelines for Geodetic Control Point Designations
Annex E retired - see superseded section.
Annex F
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Annex H
Standard Time Zones
Annexes I & J superseded. See Annexes P & M.
Annex K
Project Report Instructions for Leveling Projects
Annex L retired - see superseded section.
Annex M
NGS GPS Antenna Codes
Annex N
Global Positioning System Data Transfer Format
Annex O
Gravity Control Formulas
Annex P
Geodetic Control Descriptive Data
(D-File)
Memorandum of changes
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