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Projected Coordinates

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Projected Coordinates, also referred to as geometries, utilize a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system to represent locations on a flat surface, such as a map or a plane.

Projected coordinates result from applying a mathematical transformation to geographic coordinates, projecting them onto a flat surface. This projection aims to minimize distortion and provide accurate distance, direction, and area measurements within a specific geographic region or map projection.

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Projected Coordinates

Projected Coordinates, also referred to as geometries, utilize a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system to represent locations on a flat surface, such as a map or a plane.

Projected coordinates result from applying a mathematical transformation to geographic coordinates, projecting them onto a flat surface. This projection aims to minimize distortion and provide accurate distance, direction, and area measurements within a specific geographic region or map projection.

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