Distance and Bearing Representation

The following elements comprise the Distance and Bearing Representation Definition:


Distance Resolution, mandatory
the minimum distance measurable between two points, expressed Planar Distance Units of measure

Bearing Resolution, mandatory
the minimum angle measurable between two points, expressed in Bearing Units of measure.
Bearing Units, mandatory
units of measure used for angles.
Note Valid domains include: "Decimal degrees | Decimal minutes | Decimal seconds | Degrees and decimal minutes | Degrees, minutes, and decimal seconds | Radians | Grads"
Bearing Reference Direction, mandatory
direction from which the bearing is measured.
Note Valid domains include: "North | South"
Bearing Reference Meridian, mandatory
axis from which the bearing is measured.
Note Valid domains include: "Assumed | Grid | Magnetic | Astronomic | Geodetic"
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