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The World Geodetic System (WGS) is a standard for use in cartography, geodesy, and navigation including GPS.

It comprises a standard coordinate system for the Earth, a standard for raw altitude data, and a geoid that defines the nominal sea level. The latest revision is WGS 84.

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  • DOPPLER SATELLITE GROUND STATIONS PROVIDING DATA FOR WGS 72 DEVELOPMENT

    Doppler satellite ground stations providing data for WGS 72 development

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