Establishment of Geodetic Network in Nigeria

Authors

  • Ikharo I. Blessing  Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria
  • Matthew N. Ono  Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria
  • Olaniyi Saheed S.  Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, Oyo state Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org//10.32628/IJSRST196436

Keywords:

Geodetic Network, Geodetic, GNSS, GPS, Reference System, Least Squares Adjustment

Abstract

This paper focus on the establishment of Geodetic Network in Nigeria which serve as the framework and basis for every spatially referenced system in the country. It explains the historical development of Nigeria geodetic network, its mode of establishment, data acquisition method, computation and adjustment principles. The use recent positioning satellites (GNSS) and its several methods were discussed with the Least Squares Adjustment techniques. Literatures on best practices were reviewed to identify gaps that need to be covered so as to have an accurate and efficient geodetic network in the Nigeria. The research is basically on principles and methodology on the establishment of Geodetic Network in Nigeria and silent on hardware and software selection for its establishment.

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2019-08-30

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Ikharo I. Blessing, Matthew N. Ono, Olaniyi Saheed S., " Establishment of Geodetic Network in Nigeria, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 6, Issue 4, pp.197-221, July-August-2019. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST196436