The Universal Grids: Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) and Universal Polar Stereographic (UPS). Edition 1

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Abstract:

This manual describes geographic to grid and grid to geographic conversions for the Universal Transverse Mercator UTM and the Universal Polar Stereographic UPS grids. It also discusses computations for convergence from geographic positions and from grid coordinates for the UTM grid, and convergence in the Polar Stereographic projection. Both mathematical and tabular methods are illustrated for the above items. A discussion of scale corrections is included. Transformations between the two grids, the Military Grid Reference System and the World Geographic Reference System are discussed. Finally, datum transformation methods, formulas and definitions are illustrated. Diagrams, textual information and software are provided.... UTM projection parameters, Accuracy of equations, Coordinate conversions, Convergence, Scale factors, UPS projection parameters, Grid tables.

Author(s):
Hager, John W. ; Behensky, James F. ; Drew, Brad W.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE MAPPING AGENCY HYDROGRAPHIC/TOPOGRAPHIC CENTER WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0050

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DMA-TM-8358
Monitor Series:
TM-8358, DMA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*GRIDS(COORDINATES), *GEOGRAPHY, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, CONVERSION, COMPUTATIONS, TRANSFORMATIONS(MATHEMATICS), SCALE, CONVERGENCE, CORRECTIONS, LONGITUDE, LATITUDE, TRANSVERSE, DIAGRAMS, MAPPING(TRANSFORMATIONS), COORDINATES, ELLIPSOIDS, PARAMETERS, GRIDS, ACCURACY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Cartography and Aerial Photography, Geography
Keyword(s):
MERCATOR PROJECTION, UNIVERSAL TRANSVERSE MERCATOR COORDINATES, UPS(UNIVERSAL POLAR STEREOGRAPHIC GRIDS)
Report Date:
1989 Sep 01