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World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84)

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World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) - definition(s)

WGS84 - [geodesy] Acronym for World Geodetic System 1984. The most widely used geocentric datum and geographic coordinate system today, designed by the U.S. Department of Defense to replace WGS72. GPS measurements are based on WGS84.

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Source: esri, 13 October 2012 10:47:25, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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