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      21.12.11 
- projection method: polar stereographic
 
- two zones (north pole region and 
south pole region) 
 
- together with UTM 
a projection system for covering the whole world
 
- The UTM-UPS system includes the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) 
- a code System 
to describe positions worldwide
 
  
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