Approximate Ellipsoidal-Earth Equations for Mapping and Fix-Taking Calculations |
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Authors: | Collins FA Hawking JA |
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Institution: | Applied Research Laboratories The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712; |
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Abstract: | Approximate equations are developed for converting geodetic coordinates to a local north-east-down (NED) Cartesian coordinate system, and it is shown that good accuracy can be obtained if the ellipsoidal shape of the Earth is taken into account. |
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