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The magnitude of change in your coordinates will vary based on the datum you are currently using, your geographic location, and the epoch of the new coordinates. View the maps below to see the approximate horizontal and height changes when the new NSRS TRFs are adopted and coordinates refer to reference epoch 2020.00.
Read publications that describe technical decisions about the definition of the new reference frames.
Blueprint for the Modernized NSRSPart 1: Geometric Coordinates (PDF, 1.2MB)
Part 2: Geopotential Coordinates (PDF, 2.4MB)
Part 3: Working in the Modernized NSRS (PDF, 1.2MB)
