The Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Projection Transverse Mercator because the cylinder is wrapped around the Poles, not the Equator A type of cylindrical projection Implemented as an internationally standard coordinate system Initially devised as a military standard. Uses a system of 60 zones Maximum distortion is 0. 04%
UTM Coordinates In the N Hemisphere define the Equator as 0 m. N The central meridian (中央經線) of the zone is given a false Easting of 500, 000 m. E Eastings and northings are both in meters allowing easy estimation of distance on the projection A UTM georeference consists of a zone number, a six-digit easting and a sevendigit northing E. g. , 14, 468324 E, 5362789 N