org.opengis.referencing.datum
Interface GeodeticDatum
- All Superinterfaces:
- Datum, IdentifiedObject
- All Known Implementing Classes:
- DefaultGeodeticDatum
@UML(identifier="CD_GeodeticDatum",
specification=ISO_19111)
public interface GeodeticDatum
- extends Datum
Defines the location and precise orientation in 3-dimensional space of a defined ellipsoid
(or sphere) that approximates the shape of the earth. Used also for Cartesian coordinate
system centered in this ellipsoid (or sphere).
- Since:
- GeoAPI 1.0
- Author:
- Martin Desruisseaux (IRD)
- See Also:
Ellipsoid
,
PrimeMeridian
getEllipsoid
@UML(identifier="usesEllipsoid",
obligation=MANDATORY,
specification=ISO_19111)
Ellipsoid getEllipsoid()
- Returns the ellipsoid.
- Returns:
- The ellipsoid.
getPrimeMeridian
@UML(identifier="usesPrimeMeridian",
obligation=MANDATORY,
specification=ISO_19111)
PrimeMeridian getPrimeMeridian()
- Returns the prime meridian.
- Returns:
- The prime meridian.
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