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rCAT (version 0.1.6)

pro2sph: Cartesian coordinate projection

Description

calculates Cartesian (x,y,z), projected from the centre of the sphere to the earth surface, returns cartesian (x,y,z) used to calculate "true" centre of set of lat longs

Usage

pro2sph(x, y, z)

Arguments

x

East to West coordinate in metres

y

South to North coordinate in metres

z

height coordinate in metres

Value

x,y,z

References

Descartes, R., 1637. Discours de la methode. A Leyde, De l<U+2019>imprimerie de I. Maire, Paris.