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" 2. accurately portray spatial objects in maps. \n",
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"In its most basic form a SRS is composed by two elements:\n",
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" 1. *Datum* - a sphere or ellipsoid that approximates the shape of the Earth, positioned relative to the later. \n",
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" 1. *Datum* - a sphere or ellipsoid that approximates the shape of the Earth, positioned relative to the latter. \n",
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" 2. *Cartographic Projection* - a set of mathematical functions that translate locations in the surface of the *datum* into the Cartesian plane.\n",
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"The WGS84 is standard *datum* issued by the World Geodetic Survey that is in wide use today. Most GPS or GNSS receivers today report geographic coordinates (e.g. longitude and latitude) in reference to this *datum*. For global cartography the WGS84 is an obvious choice, but for local mapping a bespoke *datum* can be more suitable. Most national surveys have defined *data* that suit appropriately their country or region.\n",
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"The WGS84 is the standard *datum* issued by the World Geodetic Survey that is in wide use today. Most GPS or GNSS receivers today report geographic coordinates (e.g. longitude and latitude) in reference to this *datum*. For global cartography the WGS84 is an obvious choice, but for local mapping a bespoke *datum* can be more suitable. Most national surveys have defined *data* that suit appropriately their country or region.\n",
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"![Geodesic Datum](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/Gloabl_and_Regional_Ellipsoids.svg/640px-Gloabl_and_Regional_Ellipsoids.svg.png)\n",
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"*Sketch of geodesic data positioned relative to the Earth's surface. Source: [Wikipaedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geodetic_datum).* \n",
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"The third value in the output is height, a standard output of the `TransformPoint` method. This method can also take height as a third input.\n",
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"Question: the central point of the European system is in Potsdam, which lies at a latitude of 52º N. Why are none of the coordinates outputed above negative?\n",
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