Abstract

Describes a variable-length format for the representation of latitude, longitude and altitude for use in data interchange. Allows the use of normal sexagesimal notations involving degrees, minutes and seconds as well as various combinations of sexagesimal and decimal notations. Uses numeric characters 0 to 9, graphic characters plus (+), minus (-), full stop (.) and comma (,).


General information 

  • Status
     : Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 1983-05
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 3
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/TC 211 Geographic information/Geomatics
  • ICS
     :
    35.240.70 IT applications in science

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