Geomatics Guidance Note 23 - Web Mercator

373-23

<p>This guidance note aims to clarify the main issues associated with the usage of the Web Mercator Coordinate Reference System (CRS), clear up misunderstandings about what it is, and warn against potential errors that could be made when it is used.</p> <p>Its intended audience is users of web mapping in the geospatial and oil and gas industries, in particular geo-information analysts and GIS support staff.</p>

Document Type: Report

Report Number: 373-23

Document Tags: Geodesy

Published Date: 22 Sep 2016

Last Reviewed: 17 Apr 2026

Latest Version: 1.00