Published Papers & Presentations

This section provides a selection of published papers, commissioned reports and presentations given by LINZ relating to geodesy.

Published papers

• The Practical Implications and Limitations of the Introduction of a Semi-Dynamic Datum – A New Zealand Case Study (PDF 132KB) 2009, Blick, Donnelly & Jordan: Geodetic Reference Frames, IAG Symposium, International Association of Geodesy Symposia Vol 134. Pub Springer-Verlag. Hermann Drewes (Ed), pp 115-120

• Quasigeoid modelling in New Zealand to unify multiple vertical local datums (PDF 4.0MB) 2007, Amos, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia. (Note: this thesis was developed with LINZ's support but does not necessarily represent LINZ's views).

• Limitations in the NZGD2000 Deformation Model (PDF 163KB) 2005, Beavan & Blick: Dynamic Planet, Tregoning & Rizos (Eds), Cairns, pp 624-630

• Implementing Localised Deformation Models into a Semi-Dynamic Datum (PDF 271KB) 2005, Jordan et al: Dynamic Planet, Tregoning & Rizos (Eds), Cairns, pp 631-637

• Crossover adjustment of New Zealand marine gravity data, and comparisons with satellite altimetry and global geopotential models (PDF 151KB) 2004, Amos et al: Gravity, Geoid and Space Missions, Jekeli et al (Eds), Oporto, pp 266-271

• Progress towards implementation and development of a New Zealand national vertical datum (PDF 457KB) 2003, Amos et al: A Window on the Future of Geodesy, Sansò (Ed), Sapporo, pp 338-343

• Implementation of a Semi-Dynamic Datum for New Zealand (PDF 332KB) 2003, Blick et al: A Window on the Future of Geodesy, Sansò (Ed), Sapporo, pp 38-43

• Comparisons of Global Geopotential Models with Terrestrial Gravity Field Data Over New Zealand and Australia (PDF 411KB) 2003, Amos & Featherstone: Geomatics Research Australasia, No. 79, pp 1-20

• Progress towards a gravimetric geoid for New Zealand and a single national vertical datum (PDF 442KB) 2003, Amos & Featherstone: 3rd Meeting of the International Gravity and Geoid Commission, Gravity and Geoid 2002 - GG2002, Tziavos (Ed), Thessaloniki, pp 395-400

• Preparations for a new gravimetric geoid model of New Zealand, and some preliminary results (PDF 911KB) 2003, Amos & Featherstone: New Zealand Surveyor, No. 293, pp 3-14

• Implementation and Development of NZGD2000 (PDF 356KB) 2003, Blick: New Zealand Surveyor, No. 293, pp 15-19

• A new geocentric datum for New Zealand (NZGD2000) (PDF 955KB) 1998, Grant & Blick: GIM International, Vol. 12, No. 9 pp 7-9

• Possibility of a dynamic cadastre for a dynamic nation (PDF 23KB) 1998, Blick & Grant: Advances in Positioning and Reference Frames, Brunner (Ed), Rio de Janeiro, pp 107-113.

• Progress towards a new geodetic datum for New Zealand (PDF 34KB) 1997, Blick & Rowe: New Zealand Surveyor, No. 287, pp 25-29

Commissioned reports

• Computation of a New Gravimetric Quasigeoid Model for New Zealand (PDF 2MB) 2009, Claessens, Hirt, Featherstone and Kirby Western Australian Centre for Geodesy, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia

• An Assessment of New Zealand's Height Systems and Options for a Future Height Datum (PDF 339KB) 2001, Hannah, University of Otago, Dunedin

• Airborne Gravimetry: A Status Report (PDF 34KB) 2001, Hannah, University of Otago, Dunedin

• Options for a New Map Projection in New Zealand (PDF 95KB) 2000, Robertson

• Of capital importance: assessing the value of the New Zealand geodetic system (PDF 189KB) 1999, Hoogsteden & Hannah, University of Otago, Dunedin

Presentations

• Definition and use of the New Zealand Vertical Datum 2009 (PDF 1.1MB), Amos, 2009: presented at the NZIS Vertical Datum and GNSS Heighting seminars, October-November 2009

• A Changing Approach to Geodetic Networks and Standards (ppt 693KB) Amos & Grant, 2007: presented at the 9th South East Asian Survey Congress, Christchurch

• The Development of a Modern Geodetic System in New Zealand (ppt 1.05MB) Blick & Donnelly, 2007: presented at the 9th South East Asian Survey Congress, Christchurch

• A Unified GPS Post-Processing Service for Australia and New Zealand (ppt 1.23MB) Palmer, 2007: presented at the 9th South East Asian Survey Congress, Christchurch

• A Comparison of Gridding Techniques for Terrestrial Gravity Observations in New Zealand (PDF 380KB) 2004, Amos & Featherstone: presented at Gravity Geoid and Space Missions, Opoto, Portugal

• A National Vertical Datum Independent of Local Mean Sea Level (PDF 51KB) 2001, Grant & Blick: presented at IAG Scientific Assembly, Budapest, Hungary

• Height Challenges in New Zealand (PDF 1.6MB) 2000, Pearse: presented at IAG Gravity, Geoid and Geodynamics Symposium, Banff, Canada

• The development and implementation of New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 (PDF 457KB) 1999, Grant et al: presented at IUGG General Assembly, Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Proposal for a Dynamic National Geodetic Datum for New Zealand (PDF 133KB) 1995, Grant & Pearse: presented at IUGG General Assembly, Boulder, Colorado, United States of America