Coordinate Reference Systems Basic User Guide

On WGS 84, ITRS, ETRS89, coordinate transformations and data origination

This guide has been developed in response to various questions and discussion items raised in the EUROCONTROL Aeronautical Information working arrangements.

It aims at clarifying the aspects of geodetic datums, coordinate reference systems, transformation between the systems, traceability, metadata, and data origination aspects.

Intended primary audience of this guide are quality, regulatory and operational experts of ANSPs and AISPs.

This document is developed as an informal guide and shall be used only in the supporting role to the formal ICAO, EU and EUROCONTROL provisions.

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Coordinate Reference Systems Basic User Guide