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Reference System - definition(s)

reference system - [coordinate systems] A method for identifying positions on the globe. This is often constructed with a grid that either refers to the earth's latitude and longitude (graticule), or a planar equivalent that divides grid lines by a fixed length from a predefined point of origin.

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Source: esri, 29 July 2012 09:44:57, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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