True vertical depth (TVD) is usually expressed as the vertical distance below RKB.

Departure is the distance between two survey points as projected onto the horizontal
plane. The EOB is defined in terms of its location in space as expressed by coordinates
and TVD. The EOB specification also contains another important requirement, which is the
angle and direction of the well at that point. The correct angle and direction are critical in
allowing the next target to be achieved; also, it may be necessary to penetrate the payzone at some optimum angle for production purposes.