Accuracy of converting semicircles to degrees
From: Bruce Stemplewski (Bruce.Stemplewski_at_nospamstempsoft.com)
Date: 11/27/04
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Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:00:42 GMT
Garmin's formula for converting degrees to semicircles to degrees is:
d = s * (180.0D / 2^31)
When s = 119304640
d = 9.9999994039536
But 10 was entered on the GPS. Does anyone know of a more accurate
formula for converting semicircles to degrees?
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