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Grid - definition(s)

grid - [cartography] 

(1) In cartography, any network of parallel and perpendicular lines superimposed on a map and used for reference. These grids are usually referred to by the map projection or coordinate system they represent, such as universal transverse Mercator grid.

(2) See raster

[Category=Geospatial ]

Source: esri, 06 May 2012 09:53:25, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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