1. Mapping Projections of Kentucky Bryan W
Mapping Projections of Kentucky Bryan W. Bunch, PLS, PG Geoprocessing Specialist III Kentucky NREPC-OIS-GIS 500 Mero Street 14th FL CPT

2. Projections
A projection is a mathematical tool that allows an N dimensional geometry to be represented within an N-1 dimensional reference frame.
A mapping projection allows a portion of spheroidal body such as the earth to be represented on a flat surface such as a sheet of paper or computer screen in a spatially consistent manner.
It is much simpler to represent and work with engineering and mapping data on a planar surface than it is a spherical surface

3. (3-D Polar to 2-D Rectangular)
Simple Projection
(3-D Polar to 2-D Rectangular) z x y
P(r, ,)   r
P’(x, y) r’

4. Limitations Of Mapping Projections
All mapping projections result in distortions between measurements made on the earth’s surface and their corresponding geometry on the projection plane.
While these distortions cannot be completely removed, they can be systematically constrained and quantified based on the intended purpose of the map or reference frame.
Certain characteristics of mapping projections can be preserved, but only at the expense of others.

5. Constraining Mapping Distortion
AREA: Equal area projections preserve areas while allowing other characteristics to be distorted.
DIRECTION: Azimuthal projections preserve relative local directions about a given point.
SHAPE: Conformal or orthomorphic projections preserve relative local angles constrained about a given point. This is accomplished by forcing the point scale factor (k) to be a function of position only and not of direction.

6. National Mapping Projections
The UTM and State Plane Coordinate Systems are specialized conformal mapping projections defined on geodetic datums that allow direct conversion between spherical geographic coordinates of latitude () and longitude () and their planar Cartesian counterparts of Northing (y) and Easting (x).
These projections also allow the utilization of plane surveying methods and techniques to measure small portions of the earth while constraining angular distortions in a predictable manner as opposed to the more rigorous and spatially accurate methods of geodetic surveying.

7. Modeling and Mapping the Earth
The topographic surface of the earth comprises a highly irregular and non-mathematical 3-dimensional figure.
Any attempt we make to define the earth’s surface in mathematical terms requires a piecemill (non-continuous) approach.
At best, any physical model of the earth inevitably requires and results in a statistical approximation.
The accuracy of the approximation is mainly dependent on the density, distribution, and accuracy of the physical observations comprising the resulting model.

8. The Geoid
The geoid is an equipotential gravimetric surface resulting in an irregular and non-mathematical approximation of the earth’s size and shape relative to a base of reference that best fits global mean sea level in a least squares sense.
All points on the surface of the geoid experience the same magnitude of gravimetric force.
Due to the irregular distribution of large-scale geologic features achieving varying degrees of size and density, the earth’s gravimetric field does not result in a uniform geometric figure.

9. Gravity Recovery And Climate Experiment (GRACE)

10. Geoid99

11. The Geoid and Mean Sea Level

12. Datums and Ellipsoids
A geodetic datum is a three dimensional Euclidian reference frame defined relative to an associated ellipsoid oriented to achieve a best fit statistical approximation of the geoid either in part or in whole.
The purpose of a datum is to establish a purely mathematical reference frame relative to a physical model of the earth.

13. Longitudinal Section of Ellipsoid

14. North American Datum
The North American Datum (NAD) has been defined by two different ellipsoids:
The Clarke ellipsoid of 1866 which is oriented relative to the geoid to best fit the North American continent and is the basis of the North American Datum of 1927 (NAD27)
The Global Reference System of 1980 (GRS80) ellipsoid which is globally defined (geocentric to best-fit globally) and the basis of the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83).

15. Datums: NAD27 and NAD83 CLARKE 1866 Ellipsoid (NAD’27) GRS80 Ellipsoid
GEOID
Earth Mass Center
Approximately 236 meters

17. Geographic Position (Lat-Long)
(variations between datums for same position)

18. Datum Shift: NAD27 & NAD83 1927 North American Datum
To place on the predicted North American Datum 1983
move the projection lines 4 meters south and
6 meters west as shown by dashed corner ticks.

19. Common Mapping Projection Schemes
Lambert Coaxial Secant Cone
(SPCS)
Transverse Mercator Secant Cylinder
(SPCS and UTM)

20. Transverse Mercator Projection
SF < 1
Practical Limit
of Projection
(SF  k0)
SF > 1
Axis of
Cylinder
Grid Origin
Intersection of Ellipsoid
and Projection Cylinder
(SF = 1)
Central Meridian
(SF = k0)
Polar Axis

21. Transverse Mercator Projection

22. Universal Transverse Mercator Zones

23. Kentucky Projections UTM Zones 16 & 17 Transverse Mercator (Secant Cylinder)

24. Kentucky Projections UTM Zones 16 & 17 - Projection Parameters
0.9996
Central Meridian
87° West
81° West
False Northing
0 m
False Easting
500,000 m

25. Lambert Conic Projection (Northern Hemisphere)
North Standard Parallel (SF = 1)
South Standard Parallel (SF = 1)
Parallel of Grid Origin (Base Parallel)
Central Meridian
Polar Axis

26. Lambert Conic Projection

27. Lambert Cone to Projection Grid

28. Lambert Conic Projection Typical Longitudinal Section

29. Lambert Ground, Grid, and Ellipsoid
Equatorial Plane
Topographic Surface (Ground)
Ellipsoid E1
Polar Axis S1 G1 G2 E2 S2 G3 E3 S3
E1 < G1 < S1
G2 < E2 < S2
E3 < S3 < G3
Projection Grid
North Standard Parallel
South Standard Parallel
E = Distance on ellipsoid G = Distance on grid S = Distance on surface
SF = Grid Scale Factor  = Geodetic latitude
SF=1
SF<1
SF>1
FIGURE 3A

30. Ground to Ellipsoid Distortion
Occurs when the surface of the earth does not coincide with the surface of the ellipsoid. These distortions are compensated by elevation factors derived from surveyed or estimated elevations (orthometric heights), and observed or estimated differences between the geoid and ellipsoid (geoid height). Orthometric height is usually measured by differential leveling methods or estimated from USGS topographic maps. Geoid height can be obtained by direct GPS observation on a vertical control monument or utilizing GEOID99, a computer program and model available as a free download from the National Geodetic Survey.

31. Elevation Correction Factor (EF)H N h
R = Radius of ellipsoid in prime vertical at position latitude ()
H = Ground height above geoid (orthometric height)
N = Geoid height (determined by GEOID99)
h = Ellipsoid height
Topographic Surface
Ellipsoid
Geoid
N < 0
N > 0

32. Ellipsoid to Grid Distortion
Occurs where positions on the ellipsoid are transformed to fit their corresponding positions on the planar surface of the grid. This results in positions on the ellipsoid lying between the standard parallels being contracted to fit onto the projection plane, and positions lying outside the standard parallels being expanded. Distortions do not occur for positions lying on the standard parallels where both surfaces intersect and are coincidental with one another.

33. Grid distance = ground distance x correction factor
Scale factor:
The grid scale factor (SF) is the ratio between a distance represented on the grid and its corresponding value on the ellipsoid. It is greater than one for regions lying outside the standard parallels, less than one for the region lying between the standard parallels, and exactly one for positions lying on the standards parallels.
Correcting from ground to grid:
Correcting overall ground to grid distortion is achieved by computing a correction factor (CF) that is the product of the grid scale factor (SF) and the elevation factor (EF). This is multiplied by the ground distance to achieve a corresponding distance on the grid. Thus:
CF = EF x SF
Grid distance = ground distance x correction factor

34. Lambert Ground, Grid, and Ellipsoid
Equatorial Plane
Topographic Surface (Ground)
Ellipsoid E1
Axis of Rotation S1 G1 G2 E2 S2 G3 E3 S3
E1 < G1 < S1
G2 < E2 < S2
E3 < S3 < G3
Projection Grid
North Standard Parallel
South Standard Parallel
E = Distance on ellipsoid G = Distance on grid S = Distance on surface
SF = Grid Scale Factor  = Geodetic latitude
SF=1
SF<1
SF>1

35. Kentucky Projections North and South State Plane Lambert Conformal Conic (Secant Cone)
State Plane South Zone
State Plane North Zone

36. Kentucky State Plane Coordinate System

37. Kentucky North and South Zone DRG Duplication

38. Linear unit of measure for all zones is the U.S. Survey Foot (USFt)
Kentucky Projections NAD83 State Plane Coordinate System (Lambert Conformal Conic)
Parameter
Single Zone
North Zone
South Zone
Central Meridian
85° 45’ W
84° 15’ W
North Std Parallel
38° 40’ N
38° 58’ N
37° 56’ N
South Std Parallel
37° 05’ N
37° 58’ N
36° 44’ N
Base Parallel
36° 20’ N
37° 30’ N
False Northing
1,000,000 m
0 m
500,000 m
False Easting
1,500,000 m
Linear unit of measure for all zones is the U.S. Survey Foot (USFt)
(1 USFt = m)

39. Kentucky SPCS Coordinate Space Comparison
NAD'27 NORTH ZONE
NAD'27 SOUTH ZONE
NAD'83 NORTH ZONE
NAD'83 SOUTH ZONE
2,000,000 m
NORTHING
EASTING
NAD'83 SINGLE ZONE

40. Distribution of Ground to Grid Distortion Ratios by Quad for Worst Case Situations South Zone Projection D i s t o r n R a B e h 1 : 2 5 , - 7 W C u y d

41. Distribution of Ground to Grid Distortion Ratios by Quad for Worst Case Situations Single Zone Projection D i s t o r n R a B e h 1 : 2 5 , - 7 W C u y d

42. http://ngs.state.ky.us KY1Z = Kentucky Single Zone
National Geodetic Survey, Retrieval Date = AUGUST 12, 2002
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GZ0132 DESIGNATION - I75 L 83
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GZ0132 STATE/COUNTY- KY/MADISON
GZ0132 USGS QUAD - RICHMOND NORTH (1993)
GZ0132
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GZ0132 ELLIP HEIGHT (meters) GPS OBS
GZ0132 GEOID HEIGHT (meters) GEOID99
GZ0132 DYNAMIC HT (meters) (feet) COMP
GZ0132 MODELED GRAV , (mgal) NAVD 88
GZ0132 HORZ ORDER - B
GZ0132 VERT ORDER - SECOND CLASS 0
GZ0132 ELLP ORDER - FOURTH CLASS I
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GZ0132;SPC KY1Z ,839, ,330, sFT
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GZ0132;UTM ,193, , MT
KY1Z = Kentucky Single Zone