coordinate reference
[/koʊˈɔrdənət ˈrɛfərəns/]
nounpl: coordinate references
referência de coordenadas
1. A system or framework that establishes a set of coordinates to locate or identify a point, object, or location in space
The GPS uses a coordinate reference system based on latitude and longitude.
O GPS usa um sistema de referência de coordenadas baseado em latitude e longitude.
2. In geospatial and mapping contexts, a standardized system for positioning geographic features on Earth or other celestial bodies
Urban planners must establish a coordinate reference before surveying new construction sites.
Os urbanistas devem estabelecer uma referência de coordenadas antes de fazer levantamentos de novos locais de construção.
3. A mathematical or computational framework that defines positions relative to a fixed origin point
The coordinate reference for this graph places the origin at the center of the diagram.
A referência de coordenadas para este gráfico coloca a origem no centro do diagrama.
This is primarily technical terminology used in surveying, cartography, geography, and geospatial sciences. Both Brazil and Portugal use this term in academic and professional settings. The concept is essential in modern mapping technologies and urban development projects common in major Brazilian cities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
establish a coordinate reference
within the coordinate reference system
set a coordinate reference point
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