Converting Earth-centered, Earth-fixed coordinates to geodetic coordinates

An improved algorithm to convert Earth-centered, Earth-fixed (ECEF) coordinates to geodetic coordinates is presented. It is faster than other methods and has accuracy equal to that of one of the most accurate existing algorithms, for heights greater than -3,000,000 m.

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Published in:IEEE transactions on aerospace and electronic systems 1996-01, Vol.32 (1), p.473-476
Main Author: Olson, D.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astrometry and reference systems
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Equations
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental astronomy
Fundamental astronomy and astrophysics. Instrumentation, techniques, and astronomical observations
Geometry
Government
Microcomputers
Testing
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Summary:An improved algorithm to convert Earth-centered, Earth-fixed (ECEF) coordinates to geodetic coordinates is presented. It is faster than other methods and has accuracy equal to that of one of the most accurate existing algorithms, for heights greater than -3,000,000 m.
ISSN:0018-9251
1557-9603
DOI:10.1109/7.481290