[wxqc] Coordinate system

[Gerry Creager]

NAD83 -or-WGS84 will yield the same geoposition within reasonable limits 
(that is, unless you're a geodesist you won't care).  NAD27 coordinates 
should be deprecated.

gerry

Philip Gladstone wrote:
> Norm,
> 
> The coordinates are supposed to be WGS84. There certainly used to be are 
> area of Houston (as I recall) that was screwed up. If you can point to a 
> specific area, then I can take a look at it. It would especially useful 
> if you have some ground truth coordinates.....
> 
> Philip
> 
> Norm Shea wrote:
>> What is the coordinate system used by CWOP?  When looking across the 
>> options of graphic locations in the "Registered Location" section, the 
>> various choices appear to be in different coordinate systems.  The 
>> "USGS Aerial" and "Map" images seem pretty accurate but the 
>> "Satellite" and "Landsat" images appear to be off.  I was wondering 
>> what the "official" coordinate system is, WGS84? NAD83?
>>  
>> Norm
>>
>> *Norm Shea*
>> /Director, Lakes Management/
>> *Kiawah Island Community Association Inc*
>> 20 Kestrel Court, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
>> Phone 843-768-2315 x 255  Fax 843-768-0298  Mobile 843-708-3608
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>>
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