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universal polar stereographic

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  1. [coordinate systems] A projected coordinate system that covers all regions not included in the UTM coordinate system; that is, regions above 84 degrees north and below 80 degrees south. Its central point is either the north or south pole. Media/universal-polar-stereo.gif

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