This book addresses the problems of mathematical relations between global and classical
coordinate references from the practical applications point of view. It presents a large
cartographic and numerical information set which provides great values for practical and
academical use based on the classical Albanian coordinative reference (ALB1986 ALB1987). This
information is reflected from the positional point of view in the new modern Albanian satellite
reference ALBPOS (Albanian Positioning System) or ALBCORS (Albanian Continuous Operation
Reference Stations System). The main purpose of this Monograph is to summarize coordinative
references applied in Albania in different periods both classical and modern. Relevant
transformation models between traditional classical reference ALB1986 ALB1987 and GNSS
satellite reference are presented. The book furthermore recommends the mathematical models of
the relationship in plan and height between the Albanian classical reference and the global
European coordinate references (ITRF EUREF). It serves to professionals involved in
fundamental geodetic works as well as all working with GNSS or developing GIS applications.
