Universal Transverse Mercator grid (UTM)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003992",
  "term": "Universal Transverse Mercator grid (UTM)",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A global coordinate system that divides the Earth's surface into 60 zones, each 6 degrees of longitude wide, for precise mapping. Within each zone, coordinates are expressed as eastings and northings, measured in meters from a central meridian and the equator, respectively. UTM is widely used in oil and gas exploration and production for accurate location of wells, seismic surveys, and infrastructure.",
  "abbreviation": "UTM",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/universal-transverse-mercator-grid-utm/"
}