b a s i c s o f l e v e l l i n g（b s i c s o f l e v e l l n g）（8页）.docVIP

BASICS OF LEVELLING USES OF LEVELLING In the context of tidal measurements, levelling is used for the following purposes: Referencing of Tide Gauges: To determine and check the vertical stability of the tide gauge bench mark (TGBM) with respect to reference points (benchmarks) in its immediate vicinity. In order to isolate any local movements, there should be at least three such benchmarks, and the levelling should be repeated on an annual or semi-annual basis. Connection to GPS Reference Points: To determine its regional stability and to separate sea level rise from vertical crustal