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1. A Projected coordinate system (PCS) is … 1. A Projected coordinate system (PCS) is a two-dimensional planar surface. However, the Earth's surface is three-dimensional. Transforming three-dimensional space onto a two-dimensional surface is called projection. Projection formulas are mathematical expressions that convert data from a geographical location (latitude and longitude) on a sphere or spheroid to a corresponding location (x and y) on a flat, two dimensional surface.and y) on a flat, two dimensional surface.
, 2. A projected coordinate system (PCS) is a method of transforming the surface (or a portion of the surface) of the earth into a flat plane.
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http://edndoc.esri.com/arcsde/9.2/concepts/geometry/coordref/coordsys/projected/projected.htm (1.); http://vsp.pnnl.gov/help/Vsample/Projected_Coordinate_System.htm (2.) +
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Coordinate Reference System +
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2 November 2017 14:18:05 +
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User:Lilly Schoen +
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2 November 2017 14:18:05 +
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