RADIO RM 1 — NGS TU0587 — Waipahu, US

USNGStrigunknown#634
Latitude
21.520797°
Longitude
-157.997261°
Ortho h
386.88 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Waipahu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, at coordinates 21.52080°N, 157.99726°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for surveying and mapping operations across the Hawaiian Islands region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise horizontal positioning data essential for large-scale surveying projects, cadastral mapping, and engineering works. The NGS network forms the backbone of Hawaii's surveying infrastructure, enabling consistent coordinate references for both public and private surveying activities. Verification and documentation of such benchmark stations remain valuable for surveying professionals conducting work in Hawaii, as these points provide established, traceable reference locations that support accuracy and interoperability across surveying projects.

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RADIO RM 1 — NGS TU0587 — Waipahu, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 386.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 21.520797°, -157.997261°, corresponding to 21° 31′ 14.87″ N, 157° 59′ 50.14″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like RADIO RM 1 — NGS TU0587 — Waipahu, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)21.520797, -157.997261
WGS84 (DMS)21° 31′ 14.87″ N, 157° 59′ 50.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 4N (approx.)
Elevation386.88 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
RADIO — NGS TU0586 — Waipahu, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ANTENNA — NGS TU0993 — Waipahu, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADIO RM 2 — NGS TU0585 — Waipahu, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ANTENNA HUB — NGS TU0994 — Waipahu, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADIO AZ MK — NGS TU0584 — Waipahu, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WAHIAWA USN COMM STA TOWER — NGS TU1508 — Waipahu, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RADIO RM 1 — NGS TU0587 — Waipahu, US?

RADIO RM 1 — NGS TU0587 — Waipahu, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634 and sits at an elevation of 386.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RADIO RM 1 — NGS TU0587 — Waipahu, US?

The position of RADIO RM 1 — NGS TU0587 — Waipahu, US in WGS84 is 21.520797°, -157.997261° (decimal), or 21° 31′ 14.87″ N, 157° 59′ 50.14″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 4N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.