Measuring Latitude and Longitude - To measure the latitude & longitude of a point on the map we uses latitude longitude coordinate system. Measuring latitude and longitudes are common practice among ...

To pinpoint your position on a map of the world you need to work out your co-ordinates, known as latitude and longitude. Latitude is your position north or south of the Equator.

This clips explains how to use latitude and longitude or grid references to calculate position. Suitable for teaching geography at KS3 and GCSE and National 4 / 5. Co-ordinates and grid references.

Today, latitude and longitude are both determined electronically through GPS — a worldwide system of navigation with a constellation of 24 satellites and their ground stations.

I've seen lots of tornado maps and charts over the years, but these are the first ones I've seen that show the frequency of U.S. tornadoes by latitude and longitude lines.