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SRID

A numeric identifier for a coordinate reference system used by some databases and formats (especially PostGIS and EWKB).

Category: CRS & Coordinates

Definition (expanded)

SRID connects a geometry to a CRS (e.g., 4326). GeoJSON typically does not include SRID. EWKB can embed SRID so databases can enforce consistency and run correct measurements and transforms.