Adjust the coordinate referencing codes in the boundary file to ensure compatibility with the MRV-adopted EPSG universal standard reference system.
🌎 Regrow MRV Referencing System
The Regrow MRV platform requires input data in the EPSG:4326 coordinate reference system (CRS). A CRS defines the spheroid, datum, coordinate axes and origin, and units of measure (among other things) that anchor a set of coordinates in space.
Boundary files can be exported from a range of Farm Management Programs, in addition to Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms. The files output by these systems may be in a variety of CRSs that differ across various regions, and attempting to ingest these files into Regrow systems in their "native" CRS may cause field boundaries to appear misaligned within the MRV map.
🌎 Correcting coordinate referencing systems
Numerous online applications are available that facilitate the conversion of files to ensure compatibility with the MRV platform, thereby enabling accurate alignment of field boundaries.
We recommend using MyGeodata.
🌎 Steps detailing a straightforward and efficient method for file conversion:
1. Open the MyGeodata app
2. Upload the file into Mygeodata
3. Once the file has been successfully uploaded, please proceed by selecting the "Next" button.
4. MyGeodata will analyze the uploaded file and display the relevant information, including the georeferencing coordinates utilized.
In the example provided, the georeferencing coordinates for this file are identified as EPSG: 3857. It is essential to convert these coordinates to EPSG: 4326 for proper alignment within the MRV platform.
5. Continue by selecting the option titled "Looks good" within the designated green box.
6. The subsequent step involves specifying the parameters necessary for the vector conversion.
- MRV accepts three output formats, namely .SHP (zipped folder), KML, and KMZ.
- Please be advised that selecting KML or KMZ will result in the automatic generation of a WGS 84 (EPSG: 4326) file. If you prefer the .SHP format, a drop-down menu will appear, allowing you to select WGS 84 (EPSG: 4326) accordingly.
◻️ KML Example:
◻️ .SHP Example:
To complete the conversion process, please select the "Convert" button. Complete the process by downloading the converted file.
The file is now prepared for upload to your MRV account, ensuring that the field boundaries will be accurately aligned with the base map.
📨 Should you experience any difficulties, do not hesitate to contact our team via email at support@regrow.ag, and we will provide the necessary assistance.