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A consistent set of parameters describing the size and shape of the Earth, positions of a network of points with respect to the centre of mass of the Earth, transformations from major geodetic datums and the potential of the Earth. | A consistent set of parameters describing the size and shape of the Earth, positions of a network of points with respect to the centre of mass of the Earth, transformations from major geodetic datums and the potential of the Earth. | ||
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WGS 84. The coordinate system used by GPS. | WGS 84. The coordinate system used by GPS. | ||
Source: Nick Ward, Vicechair, IALA e-Nav Committee, March 2009 | |||
{{languages|World geodetic system (WGS)}} | {{languages|World geodetic system (WGS)}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:4.4 Other Radio Navigation Systems]] | ||
[[Category:Alphabetical Index]] | [[Category:Alphabetical Index]] | ||
[[Category:IALA Dictionary 2009 Edition]] | [[Category:IALA Dictionary 2009 Edition]] | ||
[[Category:IALA Dictionary 2023 Revision]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:37, 17 September 2026
A consistent set of parameters describing the size and shape of the Earth, positions of a network of points with respect to the centre of mass of the Earth, transformations from major geodetic datums and the potential of the Earth.
WGS 84. The coordinate system used by GPS.
Source: Nick Ward, Vicechair, IALA e-Nav Committee, March 2009
