Towards a Unified Vertical Datum in Arab Region

  • Abdallah A. Saad banha university-Surveying
  • Mona S. Elsayed banha university-Surveying
  • Shimaa F. Abdelfatah High Institute of Engineering
Keywords: SST, lines, affecting, all Arab countries,

Abstract

In Arab region, there are several Local Vertical Datums (LVD). Most of these datums
are based on averaging sea level measurements of a single Tide Gauge (TG) or from
multiple TGs.
One of the main reasons which negatively affecting the huge regional projects between
Arab countries as transportation lines, Petroleum Pipelines, electricity, and other
projects which require heights, is the difference in SST at tide gauge sites and
differences in measuring techniques. Therefore the Precise geoid determination is
considered an important step in eliminating these differences as it represents the base
for determination the regional geoid model. This study focuses on presenting two
proposals for unification the vertical datum in Arab region and the proposed
implementation strategy. Review of available data from previous studies. Provide the
best techniques to update, tie, and unify the data in all Arab countries, commensurate
with the modern technological development.

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Author Biographies

Abdallah A. Saad, banha university-Surveying

Shoubra Faculty of Engineering- banha university-Surveying Engineering
Department- Egypt

Mona S. Elsayed, banha university-Surveying

1Shoubra Faculty of Engineering- banha university-Surveying Engineering
Department- Egypt

Shimaa F. Abdelfatah, High Institute of Engineering

High Institute of Engineering-6 OCT.-civil department- Egypt

Published
2017-09-30
How to Cite
Saad, A. A., Elsayed, M. S., & Abdelfatah, S. F. (2017). Towards a Unified Vertical Datum in Arab Region. IJRDO - Journal of Mechanical And Civil Engineering, 3(9), 01-37. https://doi.org/10.53555/mce.v3i9.1457