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    On the geodetic datums in Sri Lanka

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    Authors
    Abeyratne, P.
    Featherstone, Will
    Tantrigoda, D.
    Date
    2010
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Abeyratne, P. and Featherstone, W. and Tantrigoda, D. 2010. On the geodetic datums in Sri Lanka. Survey Review. 42 (317): pp. 229-239.
    Source Title
    Survey Review
    DOI
    10.1179/003962610X12572516251880
    ISSN
    00396265
    Faculty
    Department of Spatial Sciences
    Faculty of Science and Engineering
    WA School of Mines
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    © W. S. Maney & Son Ltd

    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/3840
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The geodetic datums in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) for latitude and longitude, height and gravity are described and discussed, because this information is not available in the open literature. It is recommended that most of these datums require some upgrading.

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