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Re: Mercator vs. Great Circle Charts
From: Russell Sher
Date: 2001 Aug 29, 7:20 AM
From: Russell Sher
Date: 2001 Aug 29, 7:20 AM
Question 5 involves a so called 'composite track' which may mean limiting your route to a maximum latitude etc. Re: 5. Would sailing a great circle course always be the best way to travel Re: across the ocean, or would ships have to take into consideration unfavorable Re: winds, currents, or storms that might cause a delay? ********************************************************************** Notice: The information contained in this e-mail (including any attachments) may contain commercially sensitive or confidential information which may be legally privileged and is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not, or believe you may not be, the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, copying, review, disclosure or action taken in reliance of this e-mail is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete all copies of the message. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender unless expressly stated by the sender to be given on behalf of Tellumat (Pty) Ltd. Tellumat (Pty) Ltd disclaims liability for any unauthorised opinion or representation made by the sender on behalf of Tellumat (Pty) Ltd. No warranty is given by Tellumat (Pty) Ltd that the integrity or security of this e-mail (including any attachments) has been maintained through transmission, nor that the communication is free of virus, interception or interference. **********************************************************************