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Rhumbline Distances

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2000

Ivica Tijardović
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Abstract

This paper compares the differences between the rhumbline courses and distances calculated by three methods: the classical formula, precise formula and by software contained in a typical GPS receiver. It concludes that, while the calculations made by the GPS receiver are generally more accurate than the classical method, navigators must use Tables of Latitude Parts to calculate rhumbline distances accurately.

Keywords

1. Planning2. Rhumblines3. Geodesy
Type
Forum
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 53 , Issue 1 , January 2000 , pp. 187 - 191
Copyright
© 2000 The Royal Institute of Navigation

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