This alias applies only in the case of projection methods which have an axis positive south, e.g. Transverse Mercator (South Orientated). EPSG guidance note number 7. 2002-07-31 false Since the natural origin may be at or near the centre of the projection and under normal coordinate circumstances would thus give rise to negative coordinates over parts of the mapped area, this origin is usually given false coordinates which are large enough to avoid this inconvenience. The False Northing, FN, is the value assigned to the ordinate (north or south) axis of the projection grid at the natural origin. urn:ogc:def:parameter:EPSG::8807 False northing