https://sven-ruppert.info/tags/gauss-kr%C3%BCger-coordinates/Recent content in Gauss-Krüger Coordinates on Sven RuppertHugo -- gohugo.ioensven.ruppert@gmail.com (Sven Ruppert)sven.ruppert@gmail.com (Sven Ruppert)© 2026 Sven RuppertThu, 16 May 2024 14:34:19 +0000https://sven-ruppert.info/posts/basics-of-the-gauss-kruger-coordinate-system/Thu, 16 May 2024 14:34:19 +0000sven.ruppert@gmail.com (Sven Ruppert)https://sven-ruppert.info/posts/basics-of-the-gauss-kruger-coordinate-system/<h3 class="relative group"><strong>Transverse Mercator Projection</strong> : <div id="transverse-mercator-projection-" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#transverse-mercator-projection-" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h3> <p>The Gauss-Krüger system uses the transverse Mercator projection, which means the cylindrical projection is rotated 90 degrees. This allows for better accuracy over long north-south extents.</p>