USNG GIS Data Model. What is the USNG?

The USNG is a locational system used for search-and-rescue missions and emergency management. It can precisely pinpoint any area on earth using a simple alphanumeric label.

Collage of USNG Information
Pros of USNG
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USNG considers the curvature of the earth
USNG has built-in spatial intelligence
-- Image courtesy Florida Division of Emergency Management
Examples of Scalability
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