Calculation of Azimuth Angles between Two Geographic Points,

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Abstract:

In air defense studies it is often necessary to know the azimuth angle of one geographic point measured with respect to a second geographic point. This report contains mathematics and procedures for calculating the azimuth angles when the two geographic points are on any specified spheroid. Author

Author(s):
Harrington, James C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL ALA SAM-D PROJECT
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*GUIDED MISSILE TRAJECTORIES, *AZIMUTH, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, INTERCEPT TRAJECTORIES, AIRCRAFT INTERCEPTION, ANTIAIRCRAFT DEFENSE SYSTEMS, SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Geodesy, Antimissile Defense Systems, Guided Missile Trajectories, Accuracy and Ballistics
Keyword(s):
ANGLES(GEOMETRY), CARTESIAN COORDINATES, SAM D MISSILES
Report Date:
1971 Jun 01