UTM Reference System: Coordinates for Practical Use

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

UTMRef stands for Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Reference System. It is a coordinate system for locating positions on the Earth’s surface. The UTM system divides the Earth into a series of zones, each 6 degrees of longitude wide, and assigns each zone a coordinate grid.

WGS84: Understanding the Global Coordinate Reference System

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84) is a geodetic reference system that describes the shape and size of the Earth. It forms the foundation of GPS navigation and is established worldwide as the standard for position information.

Coordinates on Skadi Squad

UTM Reference System: Coordinates for Practical Use

WGS84: Understanding the Global Coordinate Reference System