How to check latitude and longitude

The steps to check longitude and latitude are as follows:

Tools/materials: Huawei p40pro+, HarmonyOS2.0, Compass 11.0.1.11.

1. Open the "Search" interface on your mobile phone, as shown in the figure below.

2. Search for "compass", as shown in the figure below.

3. Click to open, and the longitude and latitude will be displayed at the bottom, as shown in the figure below.

The use of latitude and longitude

1. Latitude and longitude are indispensable in map production

Through latitude and longitude, we can determine the location of any place on the earth. and accurately represent them on the map. This makes map production more accurate and provides basic data for various geographical analysis and research.

2. Longitude and latitude play an important role in navigation and aviation

In navigation, ships need to determine their position based on longitude and latitude to ensure the safety of navigation. In aviation, pilots need to determine the location and flight route of the aircraft based on longitude and latitude to ensure flight accuracy.

3. Longitude and latitude can also be used for location services

By obtaining the latitude and longitude of mobile devices or other devices, we can provide accurate positioning services for these devices. For example, when you use a map application in a smartphone, the application gets the phone's latitude and longitude and matches it with a map database to determine the phone's location.

4. Longitude and latitude are also widely used in meteorology

By analyzing meteorological data at different longitudes and latitudes around the world, meteorologists can study issues such as climate change and weather prediction.

5. Longitude and latitude can also be used in the research of earth science, geology, ecology and other disciplines

In these disciplines, longitude and latitude can provide geographical location information to help scientists study the different characteristics of the earth. area’s natural environment and ecosystems.