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I have a number of Latitude/Longitude coordinates (NAD83), with associated geodetic ellipsoid heights. Can I use the Geographic Calculator to derive MSL height from ellipsoid height?

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I have a number of Latitude/Longitude coordinates (NAD83), with associated geodetic ellipsoid heights. Can I use the Geographic Calculator to derive MSL height from ellipsoid height?

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Yes, the Geographic Calculator supports vertical datum conversions from local geodetic ellipsoid (NAD83) height to NAVD88 geoid height, which approximates mean sea level. This specific conversion is implemented using the Geoid 96 model.