This shows the list of vertical datums included on the EPSG data base. It also allows the editing, deletion and creation of new user vertical datums.

Each line of the list gathers the code and name of the vertical datum separated by two points.

 

 

The drop down list of the section Data Source allows EPSG data consultation to be switched to user data and vice versa.

 

 

The Search By section allows the filtering of consultation data by Code, Name and Area. This latter option is only available for EPSG data. The zone name (continent, country etc) must be specified in English. The string to be searched must be entered in the box on the right and the  button pressed. If searching by code, this will only show the result if this same code can be found on the data base, whilst in the search by name and area, this will show all the vertical datums whose name or usage area contains the string entered.

 

It allows the creation of new user vertical datums. The data requested are:

 

Code: An alphanumeric string of up to 16 characters is allowed.

Name: An alphanumeric string of up to 64 characters is allowed.