Description
This layer presents the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zones of the world. The layer symbolizes the 6 degree wide zones employed for UTM projection.
Origin
Canada Open Data
ESRI Living Atlas
Use Cases
Source(s)
Description | Source | Format | Date | Update Frequency | Metadata | Cost | Link | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canada UTM Grid | REST | 2018 | N/A | N/A | Free | |||
World UTM Grid | WFS | 2018 | N/A | N/A | Free |
Remarks
The most appropriate dataset to use for EGIS would be from Canada Open Data REST service as it does not require periodic updates.
Process for EGIS integration
REST and WFS Service:
REST and WFS Service can be integrated directly into EGIS
LPK File:
LPK file is an ArcGIS layer package and can be integrated directly into ArcMap and ArcGIS.
TC Smart Maps:
Not all GIS applications can consume KML file directly due to its unique data structures such as networklinks, folders, models etc.
Please contact Lawrence Chong, Digital Services Directorate for TC Smart Maps KML dataset and format translation.
TC Smart Maps KML link: \tc.gc.ca\tcgis\GISData\Google Mashup\UTM_Zone\WorldUTMZone.kmz
Customization:
Schema transformation: As required
Denormalization: Not required
Value coding: Not required
Attribute renaming: As required to improve readability
Attribute removal: It is highly recommended as some fields are unnecessary, this will also reduce file size and improve performance
Geoenrichment: Not required
Format translation: Not required
Language translation: French version available
Update frequency: As identified