Title :
Approximate Ellipsoidal-Earth Equations for Mapping and Fix-Taking Calculations
Author :
Collins, F.A. ; Hawking, J.A.
Author_Institution :
Applied Research Laboratories The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712
fDate :
5/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
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.
Keywords :
Added delay; Delay effects; Digital control; Earth; Ellipsoids; Equations; Feedback; Finite wordlength effects; Sampling methods; Shape;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1978.308615
