Molodensky-Badekas

The Molodensky-Badekas 10 parameter transformation method allows for very high accuracy transformation of coordinates between datums over large areas.  

For a detailed reference on Molodensky-Badekas coordinate transformations, refer to the EPSG Surveying and Positioning Guidance Note Number 7, part 2.

Parameters needed to define a Molodensky-Badekas transformation are:

Parameter

Often Noted as

X Translation

dX

Y Translation

dY

Z Translation

dZ

X Rotation

rX

Y Rotation

rY

Z Rotation

rZ

Scale

k

X Ordinal

X

Y Ordinal

Y

Z Ordinal

Z