UTM coordinate system
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The UTM coordinate system is a global map projection and grid-based referencing system that divides the Earth into numbered zones to provide precise, metric-based location coordinates.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Universal Transverse Mercator | 2 |
| UTM coordinate system canonical | 1 |
| Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3962729 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: UTM coordinate system Context triple: [USGS topographic maps, uses, UTM coordinate system]
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A.
WGS84
WGS84 is the global geodetic reference system and standard coordinate framework used for GPS and most modern mapping applications.
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B.
National Spatial Reference System
The National Spatial Reference System is the official coordinate framework used in the United States to define precise locations, elevations, and boundaries for mapping, surveying, and navigation.
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C.
North American Datum of 1983
North American Datum of 1983 is a geodetic reference system used across North America to define precise locations on the Earth's surface for mapping, surveying, and navigation.
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D.
Ordnance Survey National Grid
The Ordnance Survey National Grid is the standard geographic coordinate system used in Great Britain for mapping and referencing locations with high precision.
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E.
Cartesian coordinate system
The Cartesian coordinate system is a mathematical framework that uses perpendicular axes to represent points in a plane or space with ordered numerical coordinates.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: UTM coordinate system Target entity description: The UTM coordinate system is a global map projection and grid-based referencing system that divides the Earth into numbered zones to provide precise, metric-based location coordinates.
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A.
WGS84
WGS84 is the global geodetic reference system and standard coordinate framework used for GPS and most modern mapping applications.
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B.
National Spatial Reference System
The National Spatial Reference System is the official coordinate framework used in the United States to define precise locations, elevations, and boundaries for mapping, surveying, and navigation.
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C.
North American Datum of 1983
North American Datum of 1983 is a geodetic reference system used across North America to define precise locations on the Earth's surface for mapping, surveying, and navigation.
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D.
Ordnance Survey National Grid
The Ordnance Survey National Grid is the standard geographic coordinate system used in Great Britain for mapping and referencing locations with high precision.
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E.
Cartesian coordinate system
The Cartesian coordinate system is a mathematical framework that uses perpendicular axes to represent points in a plane or space with ordered numerical coordinates.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
coordinate reference system
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grid-based referencing system ⓘ map projection system ⓘ |
| advantage |
global consistency across most of the Earth
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metric-based coordinates simplify distance calculations ⓘ |
| axis |
easting
ⓘ
northing ⓘ |
| basisFor | MGRS grid coordinates ⓘ |
| category |
cartography
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geodesy ⓘ geographic information systems ⓘ |
| centralMeridianSpacing | 6 degrees apart ⓘ |
| coordinateFormat | zone number, latitude band, easting, northing ⓘ |
| coordinateReferenceType | projected coordinate system ⓘ |
| coordinateType | planar coordinates ⓘ |
| coordinateUnit | meter ⓘ |
| covers | Earth between 80°S and 84°N latitude ⓘ |
| datum |
can be defined on NAD83
ⓘ
can be defined on WGS84 ⓘ can be defined on other Earth datums ⓘ |
| dividesEarthInto | 60 longitudinal zones ⓘ |
| eastingFalseEasting | 500000 meters ⓘ |
| fullName |
UTM coordinate system
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system
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| introducedBy | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ⓘ |
| introductionPeriod | mid-20th century ⓘ |
| latitudeBands | bands labeled C through X (excluding I and O) ⓘ |
| limitation |
distortion increases away from central meridian of each zone
ⓘ
not suitable for mapping very large east–west extents in a single zone ⓘ |
| northingFalseNorthingSouthernHemisphere | 10000000 meters ⓘ |
| primaryUse |
GIS applications
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civilian navigation ⓘ military mapping ⓘ topographic mapping ⓘ |
| property |
conformal projection
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minimizes distortion within each zone ⓘ |
| relatedSystem |
Military Grid Reference System
ⓘ
Universal Polar Stereographic system ⓘ |
| replaces | local non-metric grid systems in many countries ⓘ |
| usedBy |
GIS professionals
ⓘ
Armed Forces of NATO member states ⓘ
surface form:
NATO militaries
national mapping agencies ⓘ surveyors ⓘ |
| usesProjection | Transverse Mercator projection ⓘ |
| zoneDefinition | each zone has its own central meridian ⓘ |
| zoneIdentification | zone number plus latitude band letter ⓘ |
| zoneNumberRange | 1 to 60 ⓘ |
| zoneOrientation | zones numbered eastward from 180°W ⓘ |
| zoneWidth | 6 degrees of longitude ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: UTM coordinate system Description of subject: The UTM coordinate system is a global map projection and grid-based referencing system that divides the Earth into numbered zones to provide precise, metric-based location coordinates.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Universal Transverse Mercator
this entity surface form:
Universal Transverse Mercator
this entity surface form:
Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system