[Proj] Method to use for getting a set of projections added tothe EPSG code list.

Kralidis,Tom [Burlington] Tom.Kralidis at ec.gc.ca
Tue Jun 6 12:26:23 EDT 2006


> 
> Bob Basques wrote:
> > All,
> > 
> > I was forwarded to this list because of a need to add in some
> > Projections to the EPSG list.
> > 
> > I would like to have added the seperate County Projections for the 
> > State
> > of Minnesota.
> > 
> > What procedures need to be followed to get something like 
> this moving
> > ahead?
> 
> Bob,
> 
> You can extend your local proj.4 'epsg' translation file as 
> you wish. However, the original EPSG database is not under 
> our control so if you want the county projections added to 
> the core EPSG database you will need to contact the OGP 
> Surveying and Positioning Committee.
> 
>    http://www.epsg.org/
> 
> I am not keen on adding non-EPSG approved codes into the 
> PROJ.4 epsg translation file.
> 

Bob,

You might also want to chat with CubeWerx (http://www.cubewerx.com/),
who holds the 42xxx slotsof EPSG; they may be an easier and more
expedient approach.

..Tom



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