161.01 Geodetic Control Data Standard
Standards
Standards
Geodetic Control Data Standard
Number
161.01
| Policy Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Approved | March 10, 2020 |
| Sunset Review | July 26, 2022 |
Purpose
These standards establish and reference Geodetic Control Data Standards for vertical datum, horizontal datum, and the state’s coordinate system used for agency geospatial data, geographic information systems, and data exchanges.
They are designed to improve data quality and accuracy, and simplify the exchange of geodetic control data among state agencies, local, tribal, state, and federal users and producers.
Downloadable Document
Resources
Policy & Procedures:
- 160.00 Geospatial Data Management Policy;
- 162.00 Geospatial Technology Policy & Standards Procedure;
- 103.00 Technology Policy and Standard Waiver Request.
Associated Standards:
- 161.01 Geodetic Control Data;
- 161.03 Hydrography Data Standard;
- 161.04 Geospatial Data Standards (new);
See Also:
- RCW 43.105.287 details the powers and duties of the Technology Services Board (TSB) including the authority to develop statewide or interagency information services and technical policies, standards, and procedures.
- 161.06 Web Mapping Publication Standard (new).
- RCW 58.20 details the Washington Coordinate System, established by the National Geodetic Survey for defining and stating the positions or locations of points on the surface of the earth within the state of Washington
References:
- National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
- Geographic Information Framework Data Content Standard, Part 4: Geodetic Control, 2008
- State Plane Coordinate System of 1983, NOAA
- NAD83 (NSRS2007) National Readjustment
- Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
- Washington North Zone/ South Zone map
