Difference between revisions of "WGS84"
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| − | WGS84 stands for World Geodetic System 1984. | + | WGS84 stands for World Geodetic System 1984 [[datum]]. |
Most countries have developed their own reference frames over time. | Most countries have developed their own reference frames over time. | ||
| − | Unfortunately | + | Unfortunately each [[datum]] is slightly different. |
| − | WGS84 is an agreed worldwide | + | WGS84 is an agreed worldwide [[datum]] which allows people to use the same coordinate system anywhere in the world. |
| + | This makes it very useful for aviation, shipping, and of course, [[Geocaching]]! | ||
Technical information can be found at the [http://www.wgs84.com/ WGS84 Website]. | Technical information can be found at the [http://www.wgs84.com/ WGS84 Website]. | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 25 June 2005
WGS84 stands for World Geodetic System 1984 datum.
Most countries have developed their own reference frames over time. Unfortunately each datum is slightly different. WGS84 is an agreed worldwide datum which allows people to use the same coordinate system anywhere in the world. This makes it very useful for aviation, shipping, and of course, Geocaching!
Technical information can be found at the WGS84 Website.
