geodetic datum
C5800
concept
A geodetic datum is a reference framework consisting of a defined origin, orientation, and scale used to precisely locate points on the Earth’s surface in terms of latitude, longitude, and elevation.
Aliases (6)
- geocentric reference frame ×1
- geospatial technology ×1
- land survey system ×1
- national grid reference system ×1
- national spatial reference system ×1
- terrestrial reference frame ×1
Instances (7)
- WGS84
- Public Land Survey System ("land survey system")
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ("geospatial technology")
- National Spatial Reference System ("national spatial reference system")
- Earth-centered Earth-fixed ("geocentric reference frame")
- Irish grid reference system ("national grid reference system")