Station Report
Geoid velocity added
To correct for the vertical drift between reference frames, the velocity of the geoid height (VN) is now calculated and incorporated into the calculation of the orthometric height. View documentation to learn more.
Site Identification
| Name | Province | NTS map sheet | Unique Number | Provincial Identifier | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG ROCK | Nova Scotia | 011F16 | 21139 | CAVVS63 |
Horizontal Data
| Latitude | Longitude | Horizontal Datum | Order | Method | Published Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45° 55' 42.8897" | 60° 25' 46.7074" | NAD83 | Consult agency (unique condition) | Multiple methods | 1990-01-01 00:00:00.0 |
| Zone | Easting (metres) | Northing (metres) | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 699282.684 | 5089325.009 | 1.00009 |
Vertical Data (levelling)
Approximate Elevation: 218 m
Vertical Datum Separation
Approximate Elevation: 218 m
Station Marker
| Marker Type | Inspected in | Established by | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent agency marker | 1921 | Canadian geodetic survey - nrcan | Good |
Location
Mkr type d setting code 06 on top of a large rock known as sgurra bhreac in cape breton co, ns. Follow hwy 4 from big pond towards sydney about 1.2 km to an inter leading se at a school . Turn right and keep right till mineral spring brook. Sta lies 2.4 km n through dense brush. Sta is on large rock about 18.3 m above sur- rounding area. Sta is mkd by a br tab cemented in bedrock. Sta lies on crown land.
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