+coast2coast2coast Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 how in the heck do I project from a UTM coord "assuming the earth is round" I thought every one knew the earth was round!!! Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 I wish I could answer the question, but as far as everyone knowing the earth is round, you may want to hear what these folks have to say. Quote Link to comment
+coast2coast2coast Posted April 9, 2005 Author Share Posted April 9, 2005 I wish I could answer the question, but as far as everyone knowing the earth is round, you may want to hear what these folks have to say. Hehehehe Quote Link to comment
+coast2coast2coast Posted April 9, 2005 Author Share Posted April 9, 2005 is there a website I can plug the numbers in and get an answer? C2C2C Quote Link to comment
+Stunod Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 how in the heck do I project from a UTM coord "assuming the earth is round" I thought every one knew the earth was round!!! I thought UTM assumed a "flat earth" within each map zone. That is why UTM is not used for long distance navigation, where the curvature of the earth makes a difference. Quote Link to comment
+coast2coast2coast Posted April 9, 2005 Author Share Posted April 9, 2005 good point... How would I do it if I were not in UTM? Thanx Quote Link to comment
+hmarq Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 good point...How would I do it if I were not in UTM? Thanx The Great Circle is what you seek ... google is your friend ... the math is non-trivial Quote Link to comment
+ZoomZoom Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Your gpsr does round world. Quote Link to comment
+Hemlock Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 GeoCalc will do what you ask. Quote Link to comment
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