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Geodesy

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Geometric Geodesy by Surv. K. F. A.

Aleem

 Geodetic Coordinates

o The geodetic latitude (there are many other defined latitudes) of a point is the
angle from the equatorial plane to the vertical direction of a line normal to the
reference ellipsoid.
o The geodetic longitude of a point is the angle between a reference plane and a
plane passing through the point, both planes being perpendicular to the
equatorial plane.
o The geodetic height at a point is the distance from the reference ellipsoid to
the point in a direction normal to the ellipsoid.

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 ECEF XYZ to Geodetic Coordinate Conversion

 Geodetic to ECEF XYZ Coordinate Conversion

 Earth Centered, Earth Fixed X, Y, and Z


o Earth Centered, Earth Fixed Cartesian coordinates are also used to define three
dimensional positions.
 Earth centered, earth-fixed, X, Y, and Z, Cartesian coordinates (XYZ)
define three dimensional positions with respect to the center of mass of
the reference ellipsoid.
 The Z-axis points toward the North Pole.
 The X-axis is defined by the intersection of the plane define by the
prime meridian and the equatorial plane.
 The Y-axis completes a right handed orthogonal system by a plane 90°
east of the X-axis and its intersection with the equator.

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