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The State Plane Coordinate System

COURSE NO: L03-001
PDH CREDIT: 3
COURSE PROVIDER: Gilbert Gedeon, P.E.
PRICE: $102 (CAD) (Save on this price with Pre-Pay-PDH Discounts!)
The State Plane Coordinate System
Accepted in:
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Course Highlights

This online engineering CPD course examines the principles, history, policies, and future directions of the State Plane Coordinate System.
 

This course focuses on the State Plane Coordinate System, which is a system of conformal map projections created by the National Geodetic Survey to support surveying, engineering, and mapping activities in the United States and its territories.
 

In addition, this course explores the development of SPCS 27 and SPCS 83, the use of conformal map projections, state plane policies, legislation, and changes associated with the transition to newer reference frames.
 

So, this course covers the historical development, practical use, and technical framework of state plane coordinates, including zone definitions, projection methods, scale error, statewide zones, low distortion projections, and projection computations. It also emphasizes the role of SPCS in surveying, engineering, mapping, GIS, GNSS, and future coordinate system development.
 

This 3 CPD online course is applicable to civil, surveyors, and GIS professionals, as well as other technical professionals who are interested in learning more about the state plane coordinate system and projected coordinate systems.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding the purpose and engineering applications of the State Plane Coordinate System
  • Understanding the historical development of SPCS 27, SPCS 83, and future SPCS updates
  • Recognizing the role of conformal map projections, zones, datums, and reference frames in coordinate systems
  • Understanding state plane policies, legislation, and coordinate system implementation considerations
  • Applying general knowledge of SPCS usage in surveying, engineering, mapping, GIS, and GNSS applications
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, “The State Plane Coordinate System”, which is based on the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Special Publication NOS NGS 13, ‘’The State Plane Coordinate System: History, Policy, and Future Directions’’.
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
THE STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM (8.1 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 CPD credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

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