Projected coordinate system
ID: projected-coordinate-system
A projected coordinate system (PCS) is a method used in cartography and geographic information systems (GIS) to represent the curved surface of the Earth on a flat surface, such as a map or screen. It involves transforming the latitude and longitude coordinates of geographic locations into a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, allowing for more efficient distance measurements and area calculations.
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