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Accurate computation of RTM corrections plays a crucial role in computing an accurate local quasi-geoid, and it requires a set of fine-tuned parameters, including the combination of DEMs with different resolutions for suitably representing the real topography, the choice of integration radius for properly defining the extent of the computation zone, and the determination of reference topography to properly describe the RTM-reduced Earth\u2019s surface. To our knowledge, this has not been systematically documented, despite its obvious importance. This study aims to systematically investigate the impact of these factors on RTM correction computation and, consequently, on local quasi-geoid modeling to provide practical guidelines for real-world applications. The tesseroid-based gravity forward modeling technique is employed to investigate the following issues existing in the practical use of the RTM method: \u2460 Can the combination of a high-resolution DEM and a DEM with a lower resolution replace the single use of the high-resolution DEM for RTM correction computation while maintaining accuracy and improving efficiency? If it does, how do I properly choose the resolution of this coarse DEM as well as the integration radius r1 for the inner zone and r2 for the outer zone? \u2461 How large would the differences between the RTM corrections computed by three types of reference topographies, which are obtained from the direct averaging (DA) approach, the moving averaging (MA) approach, and the spherical harmonic (SH) approach, be, and how large would their impact on quasi-geoid modeling be? To obtain objective findings, two research regions were selected for this investigation. One is the Colorado test area (USA) with rugged terrain, and the other is the Auvergne test area (France) with moderate terrain. The main numerical findings are: (1) the combination of the 3\u201d resolution DEM (inner zone) and the 30\u2033 resolution DEM (outer zone) is sufficient for accurate and efficient RTM correction computation; (2) if the resolution of the reference topography is 5\u2032 or slightly lower, all three types of reference topographies are able to obtain local quasi-geoid models at a similar accuracy level, while the values of r1 and r2 are preferred to be at least 20 km and 111 km, respectively; (3) if the reference topography has a resolution of 30\u2032 or lower, the MA or SH reference topography is recommended, especially for the latter one, and the values of r1 and r2 are suggested to be at least 20 km and 222 km, respectively. 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