Government adopts draft on regulating procedure of open
publication of topographic maps and plans in WGS-84 system
16-07-2009 21:00:00 | Armenia | Economy
YEREVAN, JULY 16, NOYAN TAPAN. At the July 16 sitting, the
Armenian government adopted the draft on regulating the
procedure of the open publication of topographic maps and plans
in the WGS-84 system. Deputy Chairman of the State Committee of
RA Real Estate Cadastre Ashot Musayan said following the sitting
that the purpose of the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS-84) is
to supply various spheres of economy with maps and plans
open for use.
It was mentioned that the WGS-84, which was introduced in
Armenia in 2002, is open for use by all bodies. Thanks to its
introduction, Armenia has been included in the European geodetic
system's network.