Cartesian to Geodetic Converter
iCartesian™ - cartesian, geodetic converter for iPhone.
Convert cartesian coordinate (X, Y, Z) to geodetic coordinate (Latitude, Longitude, h).
The cartesian coordinate system is a right-hand, rectangular, three-dimensional, earth-fixed coordinate system with an origin at (0, 0, 0).
The Z-axis, is parrallel to the axis of rotation of the earth. The Z-coordinate is positive toward the North pole.
The X-Y plane lies in the equatorial plane. The X-axis lies along the intersection of the plane containing the prime meridian and the equatorial plane.
The X-coordinate is positive toward the intersection of the prime meridian and equator.
To convert from Geodetic to Cartesian use
Geodetic to Cartesian Converter.
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