NASA's newest astrophysics space telescope launched in March on a mission to create an all-sky map of the universe. Now ...

This paper explores Null Island, a fictional place located at 0° latitude and 0° longitude in the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) geographic coordinate system. Null Island is erroneously associated ...

One Nation One Number: Hyderabad-based GIS professionals propose coordinate-based door numbering system The idea which leverages satellite imagery and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools to ...

Teach your students some basic and more complex directional skills so they can navigate nature and the greater biosphere. This lesson starts with teaching basic directions and mapping techniques, then ...

Geo-referencing is the process of aligning satellite imagery or other types of maps with real-world geographic coordinates. A geographic coordinate system (GCS) is used to define locations on a ...

The World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84) is a three-dimensional coordinate reference frame for establishing latitude, longitude and heights for navigation and positioning.

If you can't find the data you are interested in contact the Maine DEP GIS Unit. GIS Data Collection The MEDEP GIS Unit coordinates the collection and submittal of GIS data from MEDEP program staff ...

The Coordinate System drop down will allow you to choose coordinate systems from layers in your map or from the map display properties. If you need to choose a different coordinate system, use the ...

Absolute location: how the equator, meridians, and our system of positioning work Describing where you are on a sphere can be a bit weird.

A new online version transfers coordinates between classic reference systems previously adopted in Brazil - Córrego Alegre and SAD 69 –, and SIRGAS2000, the system currently used and in effect since ...