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The 30m resolution of SRTM data refers to the spatial resolution,
not the resolution of the elevation reading. A number of factors
come into play when determining the vertical accuracy of SRTM data,
but according to this <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/eros/topochange/science/accuracy-assessment-elevation-data?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects">link</a>,
the RMS error for SRTM vertical measurements is 3.56M. Because of
the configuration of the satellites used to calculate elevation with
a GPS, the vertical resolution is significantly worse than the
horizontal resolution. Further complicating matters, many Garmin
units contain a barometric altimeter which is preferred over the GPS
reading by the software. However, unless you calibrated the sensor
at a known elevation before starting your readings, you have no idea
how accurate it is. <br>
TL:DR - the SRTM value is probably better than your GPS reading.<br>
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On 4/20/2021 5:45 PM, jean Lukusa wrote:
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<div dir="auto">Hi all .
<div dir="auto">I hope you are doing fine.</div>
<div dir="auto">I have experienced an issue:</div>
<div dir="auto">The elevation taken in the field with gps
garmin64 is 623 m but the one given by SRTM download from Qgis
is 612m.</div>
<div dir="auto">How can I interprete this gap knowing that SRTM
resolution is 30 meters.<br>
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<div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Jean Lukusa</div>
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