Coordinate Precision in Everbridge Universe Maps: What You Need to Know

Understanding Coordinate Precision

In geographic information systems, the precision of coordinates is measured by the number of decimal places used. When working with Everbridge Universe Maps, it's crucial to understand that coordinates with 3 decimal points are generally sufficient for accurately plotting a person's location.

Practical Implications for Everbridge Universe Maps

While it may seem that more decimal places would provide greater accuracy, in practice, there is minimal difference observed when rounding coordinates to 5 decimal places. In fact, coordinates with 5 decimal points are typically indistinguishable from the original coordinates in terms of location accuracy.

This means that for most practical purposes in Everbridge Universe Maps, using coordinates with 3 decimal points will provide essentially the same location accuracy as those with 5 decimal points. This understanding can help optimize your use of the Everbridge Suite without sacrificing precision.

Best Practices for Coordinate Usage

When working with Everbridge Universe Maps, consider the following best practices:

• Use coordinates with 3 decimal points for most applications, as they provide sufficient accuracy for plotting locations.
• Understand that increasing to 5 decimal points generally won't improve location accuracy in a meaningful way.
• When importing or manually entering coordinates, stick to 3 decimal points to balance accuracy and data efficiency.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure accurate location plotting while optimizing system performance in your Everbridge Universe Maps.