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GaussKrügerkoordinaten, often referred to as UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) coordinates in English-speaking countries, are a grid-based system for specifying locations on the Earth's surface. Developed by German geographers Johann Heinrich Louis Krüger and Carl Friedrich Gauss, this projection system divides the Earth into 60 zones, each 6 degrees of longitude wide. Within each zone, a transverse Mercator projection is used to minimize distortion.

The system employs two primary coordinates: the easting and the northing. Easting represents the distance in meters east of a central meridian for that specific zone, with a false easting of 500,000 meters applied to avoid negative values. Northing represents the distance in meters north of the equator. For locations in the Southern Hemisphere, a false northing of 10,000,000 meters is added to ensure positive values.

GaussKrügerkoordinaten are widely used in surveying, mapping, and geographic information systems, particularly in Europe and many other parts of the world. Its zone-based approach allows for relatively low distortion within each zone, making it suitable for large-scale mapping and precise measurements. The system's structure facilitates efficient data management and analysis for regional applications.