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Definition of Geacentric Datum of Malaysia (GDM 2000)

Why Geocentric datum adopted? wide spread use of satellite positioning system Exisiting datum not compatible unification of datum in line with international recommendation By definition, a geocentric datum is a system whose origin (0,0,0) coincides with the centre mass of the earth and the directions of their axes are defined by convertion. The adoption of geocentric datum will definitely lead to a homogeneous national coordinate system across the country and will ensure that coordinates are directly compatible with GPS coordinates output and with international mapping and charting standards.

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