[Taxacom] conversion of GPS coordinates UTM into LatLong

[Andre van Proosdij]

Dear all,
 
Last week I asked your advice on converting UTM coordinates into Lat/Long. Below I copy/paste a list of the programs and websites you suggested. The list starts with easy online tools and freeware programs that do well for those who e.g. do not work with GIS, but do need coordinates for database work. The programs at the lower end might require more advanced knowledge with this subject.
 
Thanks for your help and keep sending future thoughts.
 
Best,
 
 
André
 
 
 
Converting GPS coordinates – easy online services and programs
Individual locations: basically copy paste the input and copy/paste the output
·          SpeciesLink converter. Online available only: http://splink.cria.org.br/conversor?&setlang=en 
·          OASIS UTM Conversion. Online available:  http://www.oasisphoto.com/navigation/convert_form.php 
·          ACME mapper. Online available: http://mapper.acme.com/ 
Batch conversion: copy/paste batches or open input files and save output files
·          LOTE Geographical Projection Conversion. Download freeware program from http://gcmd.nasa.gov/records/ESS_LOTE.html 
·          Spreadsheet UTM conversion tool. Free download on http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/usefuldata/howuseexcel.htm 
·          FRANSON CoordTrans. Download free 7 days trial from http://franson.com/coordtrans/ 
More advanced programs
·          Global Mapper
·          Mapinfo
·          ArcMap of ArcGIS
·          GDAL(Warp) downloadable on http://www.gdal.org/ 
·          Geotrans 3.1 available on: http://earth-info.nga.mil/GandG/geotrans/ 
·          Corpscom 6.0 available on http://crunch.tec.army.mil/software/corpscon/corpscon.html 
·          R package PBSmapping has a function convUL
 
 
 
Ir. A.S.J. van Proosdij
PhD Student
t   +31 317 48 1198 
e  andre.vanproosdij at wur.nl

Netherlands Centre for Biodiversity Naturalis (section NHN), Biosystematics Group, Wageningen University
Gen. Foulkesweg 37, 6703 BL Wageningen, the Netherlands

Nederlands Centrum voor Biodiversiteit Naturalis (sectie NHN), Biosystematiek Groep, Wageningen Universiteit  
Gen. Foulkesweg 37, 6703 BL Wageningen, Nederland
www.ncbnaturalis.nl
www.bis.wur.nl
 
 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: taxacom-bounces at mailman.nhm.ku.edu [mailto:taxacom-bounces at mailman.nhm.ku.edu] On Behalf Of Andre van Proosdij
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:34 AM
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> Subject: [Taxacom] conversion of GPS coordinates UTM into LatLong
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> Dear all,
> 
> 
> I'm using georeferenced herbarium specimen for species distributions modeling purposes. Many of the specimens have GPS coordinates in UTM, which I wish to convert into Latitude\Longitude. Does anyone of you know a tool, either spreadsheet or online service, that can be used to convert GPS coordinates from UTM into Latitude/Longitude? There are some online tools but these can only be used for conversions of single locations. I'm looking for a tool that is capable of converting batches of say 100 or more locations in one run.
> 
> Suggestions are welcome!
> 
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> 
> André
> 
> 
> Ir. A.S.J. van Proosdij
> PhD Student
> t +31 317 48 1198 
> e andre.vanproosdij at wur.nl
> 
> Netherlands Centre for Biodiversity Naturalis (section NHN), Biosystematics Group, Wageningen University
> Gen. Foulkesweg 37, 6703 BL Wageningen, the Netherlands
> 
> Nederlands Centrum voor Biodiversiteit Naturalis (sectie NHN), Biosystematiek Groep, Wageningen Universiteit 
> Gen. Foulkesweg 37, 6703 BL Wageningen, Nederland
> www.ncbnaturalis.nl
> www.bis.wur.nl
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