Definition
A decimal number used to indicate position on the earth’s surface, the position of a line or point being fixed by its angular distance measured in degrees from the equator or a given meridian.
Representation
| Data Type | DECIMAL |
|---|---|
| Unit Of Measure | Decimal Degree |
Comments
Positive latitudes are north of the equator, negative latitudes are south of the equator.
Examples of this value domain:
- 149.238219
- -34.9664751
References
Macquarie Dictionary Online, 2024. degree. Macquarie Dictionary Publishers, an imprint of Pan Macmillan Australia Pty Ltd. Available at: https://www.macquariedictionary.com.au [Accessed 6 Sep. 2024].
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 2 |