Title: The Grid of the Globe: Understanding Meridian Coordinates
One humid Tuesday, the Captain leaned over his shoulder. "Keep a sharp eye on the meridian coordinates, lad," he grunted, pointing to the longitude readout. "We’re approaching the Anti-meridian. The 180th."
Examples of Meridian Coordinates:
The Starting Point: The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through Greenwich, England.
Yes, meridian coordinates (usually referring to geographic coordinates of longitude and latitude) are an extremely useful feature across many fields.
- Well (Jing) – Point number 1: Qi bubbles up (used for resuscitation).
- Spring (Ying) – Point number 2: Qi glides (used for heat/inflammation).
- Stream (Shu) – Point number 3: Qi flows (used for pain and weight).
- River (Jing) – Point number 4: Qi rushes (used for coughs and breathing).
- Sea (He) – Point number 5-10: Qi converges (used for digestive disorders).
Here’s a breakdown of why they are valuable: