In a world where nearly everyone carries a GPS-enabled smartphone, is it time to rethink traditional postal addresses? Many delivery services and location-based applications already rely on GPS coordinates for pinpoint accuracy. Now, there’s a standardized approach that takes this a step further: ISO 8000-118, a newly published addition to the hashtag#ISO8000 hashtag#DataStandards series by ISO.
What is ISO 8000-118?
ISO 8000-118 defines a standardized method for converting GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude) and floor/elevation information into a concise 14-character string for floor information and 15-character string for elevation (in meters) information—and back again. This provides a precise, structured, and efficient way to manage location-based data, offering a smarter alternative to traditional addressing systems.
Live Demo – e-NLI by ECCMA
Want to see it in action? Check out e-NLI by ECCMA—a tool integrated with Google Maps that demonstrates how latitude, longitude, and floor/elevation information can be transformed into a 14-character address.
A Note on Accuracy
While GPS technology is generally reliable, accuracy can vary based on environmental factors, signal interference, and device capabilities. Precision is typically higher in open spaces and can be further improved by leveraging Wi-Fi positioning and advanced GPS technology.
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