universal transverse mercator grid

A grid coordinate system based on the transverse mercator projection, applied to maps of the Earth's surface extending to 84 degrees N and 80 degrees S latitudes. Also called UTM grid.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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