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Slide library for The Geoid, Gravity and Heights. Every GELE Geodesy concept in this chapter, broken into bite-sized slides that are easy to scan on mobile. Built around Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Geodetic Engineering's recent question patterns for the GELE 2026.

Exam context

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Geodetic Engineering runs the Geodetic Engineer Licensure Examination on September 2026. Its Geodesy section sits under a "Core" weighting, and The Geoid, Gravity and Heights is the 5th chapter in the 6-chapter GELE Geodesy rotation. The GELE passing mark is 70% weighted average, no sub-test below 50%, and the most recent 2026 paper drew about a meaningful share of questions from Geodesy.

The Geoid, Gravity and Heights - Slides

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Introduction: The Three Surfaces in Geodesy

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The Geoid: Definition and Physical Significance

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Ellipsoidal vs. Orthometric vs. Geoidal Heights

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The Fundamental Equation: h = H + N

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Why GNSS Height ≠ Engineering Elevation

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Gravity and Its Variation

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The Free-Air Correction and Bouguer Reduction

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Geopotential Numbers and Dynamic Heights

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Worked Example 1: Converting GNSS to Orthometric Height

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Worked Example 2: Finding Geoid Undulation from Survey Data

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Worked Example 3: Height Conversion for Engineering Design

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The Philippine Reference System (PRS92) and the Geoid

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Geoid Undulation Variations Across the Philippines

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Common Errors and How to Avoid Them

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Summary: Key Formulas and Concepts

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Practice Problems for Board Exam Preparation

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Legislation and Professional Standards (Philippines)

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Chapter Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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