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[IDV #YKX-860356]: Range and Bearing Control great circle

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  • Subject: [IDV #YKX-860356]: Range and Bearing Control great circle
  • Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:24:13 -0600
Nikos,

In this scenario, the globe view may be your best option:

File -> New -> View Window -> Globe View

Best,

Unidata IDV Support

> Hi,
> 
> according to the Range and Bearing Control, It shows the distance,
> azimuth, and back azimuth of a great circle line connecting two positions
> on the Earth's surface. The line shown on the display is not the great
> circle path connecting the end points.
> 
> Is there any way (change of the code ?) the line shown on the display to
> be the great circle path connecting the end points (curve not straight
> line)?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Nikos Konstantinou
> -
> 
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: YKX-860356
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed