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Plane curved by the intersection of an earth ellipsoid and a plane
Earth section paths are plane curves defined by the intersection of an earth ellipsoid and a plane. Common examples include the great ellipse and normal sections. Earth section paths are useful as approximate solutions for geodetic problems, the direct and inverse calculation of geographic distances. The rigorous solution of geodetic problems involves skew curves known as geodesics. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Earth section pathsA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Photovoltaic design & installation for dummiesThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Earth Section PathsCited 3 times
- Go sideways: Great-circle navigationA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Geodesics on an ellipsoidA closely related topic
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Photovoltaic design & installation for dummiesRyan Mayfield · 2010
Winsor McCayWinsor McCay · 2003- 📕Simulation of ground-water flow paths and traveltime in relation to tritium and aldicarb concentrations in the upper glacial aquifer on the North Fork, Long Island, New YorkDebra E. Buxton · 1996
Direction and position finding by wirelessRonald Keen · 1920
Leonardo's Mirror and Other Puzzles (Mastermind)Ivan Moscovich · 2004
Inter-church hymnalFrank A. Morgan · 1930- 📕Analysis of ground-water flow along a regional flow path of the Midwestern Basins and Arches Aquifer System in OhioRobert H. Hanover · 1994
- 📕Simulation of ground-water flow paths and traveltime in relation to tritium and aldicarb concentrations in the upper glacial aquifer on the North Fork, Long Island, New YorkDebra E. Bohn-Buxton · 1996
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