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Download TR8350.2 from the following web site:
http://164.214.2.59/GandG/tr8350_2.html

Appendix A has the information you  require. "a" is the semi-major axis or
the Equatorial radius.
The semi-minor axis (Polar radius) "b" is given by b/a = 1-f.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gaston Petrocelli" 
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Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 10:23 PM
Subject: Geodesic Data


> Hello everyone,
>
> My name is Gaston Petrocelli and I'm a 3rd. deck officer from the
uruguayan
> merchant marine currently taking a post graduate course at the Marine
> Technical College in Kobe, Japan. I just found this mailing list yesterday
> and have had a lot of fun while reading you... it's amazing how easy one
> can forget about classical navigation when modern gadgets do all the work
> for us. I hope to take advantage of all your knowledge and make some
> contributions as well.
>
> I have a request now, I have to prepare a program to calculate difference
> of meridional parts under different geodesic systems to present as
> "homework". The problem is that I haven't been able to access reliable
> constants to use on my calculations. If anybody knows where I can find
them
> online I'd appreciate it greatly. I'm in need of the following Equatorial
> and Polar Radius: by Bessel, Clark, Hayword, Krasovsky and L. A. U..
>
> Thank you very much in advance and hope to hear from you soon.
>
>
> Gaston Petrocelli
> Merchant Marine Officer

   

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