EPSG:6933 — WGS 84 / NSIDC EASE-Grid 2.0 Global
Projected coordinate system · coordinates in metres · World between 86°S and 86°N.
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EPSG:6933WGS 84 / NSIDC EASE-Grid 2.0 Global
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Worked example — the centre of this system's area of use: 0, 0 (EPSG:4326 lon, lat) = 0, 0 (EPSG:6933).
EPSG:6933 details
TypeProjected CRS
DatumWorld Geodetic System 1984 ensemble
Unitsmetre
AxesEasting (east) · Northing (north)
Projection methodLambert Cylindrical Equal Area
ScopeEnvironmental science - used as basis for EASE grid.
Base CRSEPSG:4326
Area of use
World between 86°S and 86°N.
WGS84 bounds: -180° to 180° longitude, -86° to 86° latitude.
Well-known text (WKT2)
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