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[SOLVED] Latitude Longitude -> Polar Form -> Cartesian Coordinates
I need to convert 46 Degrees North 80 Degrees west into Cartesian coordinates, based on the assumption that the Earth is a sphere (althought it's not).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spherical_coordinate_system
I've attempted to convert and I got ( -767.18, -4350.91, 4575 )
Not sure if this is correct. I'd like to know the North and West signs factor into the equation when plugging in. Can anyone help, or show me a step by step basis please??
Homework Statement
I need to convert 46 Degrees North 80 Degrees west into Cartesian coordinates, based on the assumption that the Earth is a sphere (althought it's not).
Homework Equations
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spherical_coordinate_system
The Attempt at a Solution
I've attempted to convert and I got ( -767.18, -4350.91, 4575 )
Not sure if this is correct. I'd like to know the North and West signs factor into the equation when plugging in. Can anyone help, or show me a step by step basis please??