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[coordinate systems]
A reference system that uses latitude and longitude to define the locations of points on the surface of a sphere or spheroid. A geographic coordinate system definition includes a datum, prime meridian, and angular unit.
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angular unit
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geographic transformation
NAD 1927
NAD 1983
prime meridian
projected coordinate system
reference system
spherical coordinate system
