Original scientific paper

A NOTE ON MID RULES OPTIMIZATION OF DISTANCE ON THE SPHERE

Miljenko Petrović orcid.org/0000-0002-6909-7707

Abstract

In this article Mid-latitude and mid-longitude rules are used to find the free turning point along the Great Circle ensuing optimized distance. Namely, to reach Great Circle vertex with two rhumb line legs ensuing optimized distance, an initial rhumb line course equal to the orthodromic course at Mid-latitude may be used. The initial course is thereupon optimized by the incremental value steps. Alternatively, mid-longitude point at the same Great Circle can be beneficial in optimizing process. Optimized distance is achieved if the rhumb line course is altered towards the vertex at the orthodrome-loxodrome intersection point.

Keywords

Mid-latitude rule; Mid-longitude rule; Orthodrome-Loxodrome Intersection; Optimized Distance

Hrčak ID:

149654

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/149654

Publication date:

17.12.2015.

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