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Angular Unit

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Angular Unit - definition(s)

angular unit - [geodesy] The unit of measurement on a sphere or a spheroid, usually degrees. Some map projection parameters, such as the central meridian and standard parallel, are defined in angular units.

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Source: esri, 17 January 2012 08:25:17, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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