What coordinate system should be used for projecting a non-geographical scan?

What are the two types of coordinate systems used in GIS?

There are two different types of coordinate reference systems: Geographic Coordinate Systems and Projected Coordinate Systems. On the Fly projection is a functionality in GIS that allows us to overlay layers, even if they are projected in different coordinate reference systems.
 

What is Arcgis coordinate systems data?

A coordinate system is a reference framework that defines the position of features in either two- or three-dimensional space. Coordinate systems can be horizontal, defining where features are across the globe, or vertical, defining how high or deep features are relative to a surface.

How do I change the coordinate system of a shapefile in Arcgis?

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1. In ArcCatalog, click the shapefile whose coordinate system you want to define.
2. Click the File menu and click Properties.
3. Click the XY Coordinate System tab.
4. Navigate to and select the coordinate system you want to use.
5. Click OK on the Shapefile Properties dialog box.

How do I change the coordinate system in Arcmap?

Right-click the data frame name and choose Properties to bring up the Data Frame Properties dialog box. Click the Coordinate System tab and navigate to the desired coordinate system for your map display.

What projected coordinate system should I use?

Your choice of a projected coordinate system depends on many factors, including the part of the world you are mapping, the scale of your map, and the purpose of your map. You want to choose a projected coordinate system in which the places and properties that are most important to your map are the least distorted.

What is wgs84 coordinate system?

WGS 84 is the standard U.S. Department of Defense definition of a global reference system for geospatial information and is the reference system for the Global Positioning System (GPS). It is compatible with the International Terrestrial Reference System (ITRS).

What are the two most common coordinate systems?

A geographic coordinate system uses longitude and latitude expressed in decimal degrees. For example, WGS 1984 and NAD 1983 are the most common datums in use today.
 

What are the 2 elements of coordinates?

The origin is often labeled O, and the two coordinates are often denoted by the letters X and Y, or x and y. The axes may then be referred to as the X-axis and Y-axis.

What is the type of coordinate system?

There are three commonly used coordinate systems: Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical.