EPSG:6500

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.

Attributes

Data source: EPSG

Information source: OGP

Revision date: 2019-11-11

Link to axis : Geocentric X

Link to axis : Geocentric Y

Link to axis : Geocentric Z

Remarks: Earth-centred, Earth-fixed (ECEF) right-handed Cartesian 3D CS, used in geocentric coordinate reference systems.

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