Coordinate Systems Overview

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Basic Coordinate Systems
• Reference Ellipsoids
• Geodetic Datums
• Coordinate Systems
• Global Systems
• Latitude, Longitude, Height
• ECEF X, Y, Z
• Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
• Military Grid Reference System (MGRS)
• World Geographic Reference System (GEOREF)
• Local Systems
• Universal Polar Stereographic (UPS)
• National Grid Systems
• British National Grid
• Irish National Grid
• State Plane Coordinates
• Public Land Rectangular Surveys
• Metes and Bounds
• Miscellaneous Systems
• Postal Codes
• Maidenhead Grid Squares
• AT&T V and H Coordinates
• Navigation Systems
References