New Zealand base station site distribution data

4 FAQs about New Zealand base station site distribution data

Where are New Zealand Geodetic stations located?

These are located in areas of geophysical interest, usually on the East Coast of the North Island. More info here SAGENZ - stations funded by the University of Otago, GNS Science, MIT, University of Colorado and UNAVCO. These Southern Alps Geodetic Experiment - New Zealand stations are generally semi-continuous sites.

How can a reference station position be determined in New Zealand?

vation epoch position.In New Zealand determining accurate reference station coordinates can be a challenging task as the country crosses an ctive plate boundary. Large earthquake events are relatively easy to deal with as a new position for one or more reference station can be determined after the event and the si

Where do coordinates come from nzgd2000?

Coordinates are from the LINZ Geodetic Database, in NZGD2000. These are split into several different networks: PositioNZ - stations predominantly funded by LINZ, with some GeoNet funding. These provide a nationwide coverage of ~120km spacing. More info here GeoNet - stations funded by the GeoNet project.

How do I download geographic data for New Zealand?

Use Geographic data service Search, browse, and download geographic boundaries for New Zealand, and a selection of statistical data, including census data, in spatial formats. You can download the data in a range of formats and coordinate systems. Formats include API (JSON and XML), WFS, and CS-W 2.02.