gps coordinates system

[Gerry Creager N5JXS]

52 deg 08.9024 min N
21 deg 03.4009 min E

There is no proof positive way to know the datum unless you've observed
the GPS sending the data and confirmed its selection... that said, if I
recall correctly, Garmin units output NMEA data in WGS84 solely.  Not
all manufacturers do that...

gerry

Didrik Pinte wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I need to add a dynamic layer in mapserver using GPS coordinates.
>
> I receive the coordinates by SMS and the format is the following :
>
> 5208.9024,N,02103.4009,E
>
> I have no more information ...
>
> I do think that can be translated in 52,08° N and 21,03° E but what
> about the decimal part ... I suppose these are standard lat-long coord
> based on WGS84
>
> Has someone an interesting link that can help me ?
>
> Thank you
>
> Didrik

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