Understanding MGRS Precision Levels and Distance

Technical Summary: The length of an MGRS coordinate directly defines the linear size of the grid square it represents, scaling from 10 kilometers down to 1 meter precision.
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MGRS (軍用グリッド参照システム) works by defining progressively smaller grid squares. The numeric digits at the end of the coordinate dictate the exact square size.

Precision Breakdown

Always remember that 'precision' refers to the grid cell size, not necessarily the absolute accuracy of the GPS fix taking the reading.

Frequently Asked Technical Questions

What is a 10-digit MGRS coordinate accuracy?

A 10-digit MGRS coordinate represents a 1-meter by 1-meter square on the earth's surface. However, the true accuracy depends entirely on the GPS receiver establishing the coordinate.

重要:計算結果の正確性を確認してください

座標精度はデバイスや測地系によって異なります。以下の確認を行わずに実務で使用しないでください:

GPS精度の警告

スマホのGPSは最大30メートルずれることがあります。これが原因でデータに重大なエラーが発生します。

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測地系のリスク

誤った測地系(例:WGS84と日本測地系)を使用すると、常に数百メートルのズレが生じます。

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