8090-1013 - Gravity Station - Thargomindah, Qld
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member fathrtime
S 27° 59.230 E 143° 48.932
54J E 776925 N 6901024
AFGN Gravity Station disk located in Thargomindah, Qld.
Waymark Code: WMF426
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 08/20/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bucketeer
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The Australian Fundamental Gravity Network (AFGN) is a network of around 900 Gravity base stations across the country. The accuracy of these stations is far greater than exploration survey benchmarks.

More information on the AFGN can be found here: (visit link)

Designation: 8090-1013
Year: 1980
Location: Thargomindah airport - off Adventure Way, N of Thargomindah

The AFGN Web Application can be accessed here: (visit link)

The benchmark disk is located on the apron side of the terminal building on the verandah. It is right outside the office door. If the office is staffed, best to advise the staff of your presence.
State/Territory: QLD

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