ECEF

What is the definition of ECEF?

Stands for Earth-centred-Earth-fixed. ECEF is a coordinate-ordinate system. The X-coordinate is in the Earth’s equatorial plane with reference to the Greenwich prime meridian. The Z-axis points to the North pole. The Y-axis is in the equatorial plane 90° from the X-axis. This orientation forms a right-handed X-Y-X coordinate system.

What are the applications for ECEF?

• Autonomous Systems
• Autonomous Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defence
• Marine
• Subsea
• Surveying

What other terms are related to ECEF?

• Coordinate

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