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For a circle of latitude on the Earth centred on the magnetic pole, how do I represent that in geographic coordinates (lat and long), centred on the geographic pole?
This discussion addresses the transformation of magnetic latitude and longitude into geographic coordinates, emphasizing the complexities due to the magnetic pole's movement. The transformation method is detailed in the referenced paper (http://kho.unis.no/doc/Sigernes_Oval.pdf), which outlines the necessary calculations. It is established that there is no direct one-to-one mapping between magnetic and geographic coordinates, making local measurements more reliable. The solution involves using transformation matrices to convert between coordinate systems, specifically utilizing sine and cosine functions.
PREREQUISITESGeographers, cartographers, navigation specialists, and anyone involved in mapping magnetic coordinates to geographic systems will benefit from this discussion.