EPSG:117

Unit: metre

Data source: EPSG

Information source: OGP

Revision date: 2016-12-15

Orientation: geocentricZ

Abbreviation: Z

Axis order: 3..

Coordinate system: Cartesian 3D CS (geocentric). Axes: geocentric X Y Z. Orientations: X and Y in equatorial plane, X positive through intersection with prime meridian, Y through 0°N 90°E. Z axis parallel to mean earth rotation axis and positive towards North Pole. UoM: m.

Description: Third axis of a right-handed earth centered 3D Cartesian coordinate system; the Z-axis is approximately parallel to the earth's rotation axis, positive towards the north pole.