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Revision slides for GELE Geodesy — Geodetic and Cartesian Coordinates. Structured for quick scanning, with one idea per slide and the key formulas called out clearly. Good for the final week before the GELE 2026 when you want to refresh the whole chapter in under an hour.

Exam context

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Geodetic Engineering runs the Geodetic Engineer Licensure Examination on September 2026. Its Geodesy section sits under a "Core" weighting, and Geodetic and Cartesian Coordinates is the 3rd chapter in the 6-chapter GELE Geodesy rotation. The GELE passing mark is 70% weighted average, no sub-test below 50%, and the most recent 2026 paper drew about a meaningful share of questions from Geodesy.

Geodetic and Cartesian Coordinates - Slides

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Introduction to Coordinate Systems in Geodesy

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The Reference Ellipsoid and Key Parameters

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Forward Conversion: Geodetic to Cartesian—Theory

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Forward Conversion: Worked Example (Manila, WGS84)

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Inverse Conversion: Cartesian to Geodetic—Theory

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Longitude Quadrant Resolution—Critical Detail

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Inverse Conversion: Latitude and Height Iteration

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Inverse Conversion: Worked Example (Reverse of S4)

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Ellipsoidal Height vs. Orthometric Height

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PRS92 and Philippine Coordinate Systems

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PPCS and UTM Projection—Brief Review

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Forward and Inverse Conversion—Two-Coordinate Chain

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Common Exam Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

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Numerical Precision and Convergence Criteria

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Software Implementation and Quality Assurance

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Summary and Key Takeaways

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Review Questions for Self-Assessment

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Additional Resources and References

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