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Figure 13: OxTS horizontal frame definition 
 
 
 
The OxTS horizontal frame is attached to the vehicle. The longitudinal and lateral axes remain parallel to a 
horizontal plane. The longitudinal axis is also parallel to the vehicle’s heading when viewed from above. 
ISO 8855 intermediate system 
The ISO 8855 intermediate system is attached to the vehicle but the X- and Y-axis both remain parallel to the 
ground plane. The X-axis is also aligned with the vertical projection of the vehicle heading. The definition of the 
ISO 8855 intermediate system is listed in Table 19. ISO 8855 intermediate system and shown in Figure 14. 
Figure 14: ISO 8855 intermediate system 
 
 
 
The ISO intermediate system is attached to the vehicle. The X- and Y-axes remain parallel to a horizontal plane. 
The X-axis is also parallel to the vehicle’s heading when viewed from above. 
Table 19: ISO 8855 intermediate system